How To Fix AC500 - There is no chart of depreciation defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 500

• Message text: There is no chart of depreciation defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC500 - There is no chart of depreciation defined ?

  The SAP error message AC500, which states "There is no chart of depreciation defined," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to perform an action related to asset management, such as creating or posting an asset, but the system cannot find a defined chart of depreciation for the company code in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart of Depreciation: The primary cause of this error is that a chart of depreciation has not been defined for the company code you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The chart of depreciation may not be properly assigned to the company code, or it may have been deleted or not created at all.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong company code or asset class.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC500 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (Customizing) ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Integration ? Define Chart of Depreciation.
  Create a new chart of depreciation if one does not exist, or ensure that the existing one is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign the Chart of Depreciation to the Company Code:
  
  In the same configuration area, navigate to Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code.
  Ensure that the chart of depreciation is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Classes:
  
  Ensure that the asset classes you are using are linked to the correct chart of depreciation.
  Navigate to Asset Accounting ? Master Data ? Asset Classes and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Settings ? Define Company Code and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or post an asset again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAYZ (for defining charts of depreciation) and OAYB (for assigning charts of depreciation to company codes) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps and guidelines on configuring Asset Accounting and charts of depreciation.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI-AA consultant for further investigation.