How To Fix AC526 - Depreciation area &1 in ch.of dep. &2 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Depreciation area &1 in ch.of dep. &2 not defined

What causes this issue?

The function module FIAA_WRTAFB_CHECK/FIAA_PARAFB_CHECK checks
depreciation area &V1& in chart of depreciation &V2&. However, this
depreciation area is not contained in the table listing all the
depreciation areas (T093/T093A) which the module checks.

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?

Inform your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC526 - Depreciation area &1 in ch.of dep. &2 not defined ?

  The SAP error message AC526 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the depreciation areas in the Asset Accounting module. Specifically, it means that the specified depreciation area (indicated by &1) is not defined for the specified chart of depreciation (indicated by &2). This can occur during asset transactions, such as asset creation, posting, or during the execution of depreciation runs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area has not been defined in the chart of depreciation for the company code.
  Incorrect Assignment: The asset master record may be incorrectly assigned to a depreciation area that is not configured in the chart of depreciation.
  Changes in Configuration: Changes made to the configuration of depreciation areas or charts of depreciation may have led to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Depreciation Areas.
  Ensure that the depreciation area in question is defined for the specified chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master record.
  Check the assigned depreciation areas and ensure they are valid for the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Chart of Depreciation:
  
  If the depreciation area is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration to include the required depreciation area for the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  OAYZ: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset accounting configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC526 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is correct.