How To Fix AC517 - You cannot delete chart of depreciation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 517

• Message text: You cannot delete chart of depreciation &

What causes this issue?

Chart of depreciation &V1& cannot be deleted, since it is used
by at least one company code in Asset Accounting.

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?

Remove the assignment, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC517 - You cannot delete chart of depreciation & ?

  The SAP error message AC517, 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, making it impossible to delete.
  Existing Assets: There are existing assets that are linked to the chart of depreciation, which prevents deletion.
  Configuration Dependencies: Other configurations or settings in the system may depend on the chart of depreciation, leading to restrictions on deletion.
  
  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 > Implementation Guide > Define Chart of Depreciation.
  
  
  If it is assigned, you will need to remove these assignments 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 may need to reassign them to a different chart of depreciation or delete them if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Dependencies:
  
  Review any other configurations that might be dependent on the chart of depreciation. This could include settings related to depreciation areas, asset classes, or other financial configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP, as the steps may vary slightly depending on the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OADB (Define Chart of Depreciation) and OAYZ (Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Testing in Development: If possible, test the deletion process in a development or sandbox environment before attempting it in production to avoid any disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.