How To Fix AC514 - You cannot delete chart of depreciation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 514

• Message text: You cannot delete chart of depreciation &

What causes this issue?

Chart of depreciation &V1& cannot be deleted, since it is not a
customer chart of depreciation, but one delivered by SAP.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC514 - You cannot delete chart of depreciation & ?

  The SAP error message AC514, which states "You cannot delete chart of depreciation &," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a chart of depreciation that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. Here are the causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active Assignments: The chart of depreciation is assigned to one or more company codes or asset classes, which prevents its deletion.
  Existing Assets: There are existing assets that are linked to the chart of depreciation you are trying to delete.
  Configuration Dependencies: Other configurations or settings in the system may still reference the chart of depreciation, making it impossible to delete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check if the chart of depreciation is assigned to any company codes or asset classes. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Integration ? Assign Company Code to Chart of Depreciation.
  
  
  If it is assigned, you will need to remove the assignment before attempting to delete the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Existing Assets:
  
  Check if there are any existing assets that are using the chart of depreciation. You can do this by running reports or using transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) to see if any assets are linked to the chart of depreciation.
  If there are assets, you will need to either retire or reassign them to a different chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Dependencies:
  
  Review other configurations that may reference the chart of depreciation. This includes checking for any related settings in asset accounting that might be preventing deletion.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  You can use transaction code OAYZ to manage charts of depreciation. This will allow you to see the details and dependencies related to the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing charts of depreciation and understanding the implications of deleting them.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OAYZ: Manage Chart of Depreciation
  OAYR: Define Chart of Depreciation
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or updates.
  Testing in Development: If possible, test the deletion process in a development or sandbox environment before applying changes in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take the necessary actions to resolve it.