How To Fix AC470 - Area &1 in chart of depreciation &2 was deleted by user &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Area &1 in chart of depreciation &2 was deleted by user &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC470 - Area &1 in chart of depreciation &2 was deleted by user &3 ?

  The SAP error message AC470 indicates that a specific area in a chart of depreciation has been deleted by a user. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are inconsistencies or issues related to the configuration of asset areas in the chart of depreciation.
  Cause:
  The error message AC470 is triggered when:
  
  A user has deleted an asset area in the specified chart of depreciation.
  The system is trying to access or process data related to that deleted area, which leads to inconsistencies.
  There may be transactions or configurations that still reference the deleted area, causing the system to throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC470 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Go to the configuration of the chart of depreciation in SAP (Transaction code OAVT).
  Verify if the area mentioned in the error message is indeed deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Records:
  
  Check the asset master records that might still reference the deleted area. You can use Transaction code AS03 to display asset master records.
  If there are assets that reference the deleted area, you may need to update or correct them.
  
  
  
  Restore the Deleted Area:
  
  If the deletion was unintentional, consider restoring the deleted area if possible. This may involve re-creating the area in the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the area was deleted as part of a planned change, ensure that all related configurations and transactions are updated accordingly to avoid referencing the deleted area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting for any specific guidance on handling this error.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user who deleted the area had the appropriate authorization and that the deletion was in line with business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAVT (Chart of Depreciation)
  AS03 (Display Asset Master Record)
  OAYZ (Define Depreciation Areas)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Asset Accounting and error AC470.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AC470 error and implement a solution to resolve it.