How To Fix AC522 - Period distribution is not completely defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Period distribution is not completely defined

What causes this issue?

The distribution of periods for fiscal year variant &V1& for the year
&V2& is not completely defined. You have defined only &V3& entries, but
the fiscal year variant has &V4& periods.
The distribution of periods has to cover all periods, without gaps.

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?

Complete your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC522 - Period distribution is not completely defined ?

  The SAP error message AC522, which states "Period distribution is not completely defined," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an issue with the distribution of costs or values across different periods for an asset. This error can arise during various processes, such as asset acquisition, transfer, or depreciation posting.
  Cause:
  The error usually indicates that the system cannot determine how to distribute the asset's values across the specified periods. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Periods: The periods for which the asset values need to be distributed are not properly defined in the system.
  Incomplete Configuration: The configuration settings for the asset accounting module may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to the fiscal year variant or the period control settings.
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master record may have missing or incorrect information, such as the useful life, depreciation keys, or period control settings.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date may fall outside the defined fiscal year or periods, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC522 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and verify that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including useful life, depreciation keys, and period control settings.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that the periods are open for posting. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OB52).
  
  
  
  Verify Period Control:
  
  Check the period control settings for the asset. Make sure that the distribution of costs is defined for all relevant periods.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Date:
  
  Ensure that the posting date of the transaction falls within the open periods of the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Run Asset Reports:
  
  Use asset reports (transaction code AW01N) to analyze the asset and see if there are any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to asset accounting and period distribution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  OB52: Maintain Table for Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the AC522 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on asset accounting for detailed information on configuration and common issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AC522 error in SAP. If the problem continues, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant for further assistance.