How To Fix AC506 - You cannot take back the chart of depreciation (any longer)

AC506 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 506

• Message text: You cannot take back the chart of depreciation (any longer)

What causes this issue?

You can no longer remove chart of depreciation &V2& in company code
&V1&, since the company code is not in test mode.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Reenter the chart of depreciation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC506 - You cannot take back the chart of depreciation (any longer) ?

  The SAP error message AC506, "You cannot take back the chart of depreciation (any longer)," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an attempt to reverse or change the chart of depreciation for an asset that has already been posted or has transactions recorded against it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Postings Exist: The primary reason for this error is that there are existing postings (e.g., acquisitions, retirements, transfers) for the asset in question. Once an asset has been posted to a specific chart of depreciation, it cannot be changed back to a previous state.
  Time Constraints: The system may have time constraints based on the fiscal year or periods that have been closed. If the asset has been posted in a closed period, changes to the chart of depreciation may not be allowed.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the asset accounting module that prevent changes to the chart of