How To Fix AC527 - Depreciation area &1 in ch.of dep. &2 is a derived area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 527

• Message text: Depreciation area &1 in ch.of dep. &2 is a derived area

What causes this issue?

You specified area &V1& as the reference depreciation area for
transferring values or depreciation terms to another depreciation area.
Area &V1& is defined as a derived depreciation area. It does not manage
its own values or depreciation terms. Therefore, it cannot be used to
supply values or depreciation terms to another depreciation area.

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?

Check your specifications and Customizing settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC527 - Depreciation area &1 in ch.of dep. &2 is a derived area ?

  The SAP error message AC527 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of depreciation areas in the Asset Accounting module. Specifically, it states that the depreciation area you are trying to process is a derived area, which means it is dependent on another area for its values and cannot be processed independently.
  
  Cause:
  
  Derived Depreciation Area: The depreciation area you are trying to use is set up as a derived area. Derived areas are typically used to automatically calculate values based on another primary depreciation area (e.g., book depreciation area).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the derived area is not properly linked to its source area, or the source area is not set up correctly.
  Posting Attempt: You may be attempting to post transactions directly to a derived area, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to