How To Fix AC534 - Enter deprec. areas in chart of deprec. &1 without any gaps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Enter deprec. areas in chart of deprec. &1 without any gaps

What causes this issue?

You left something out from the &V2&chart of depreciation&V1& when
specifying the real depreciation areas for defining the derived
depreciation area.
The program for creating the derived depreciation area <ZH>cannot</>
process this.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC534 - Enter deprec. areas in chart of deprec. &1 without any gaps ?

  The SAP error message AC534 indicates that there are gaps in the depreciation areas defined in the chart of depreciation for a specific company code. This error typically arises when the system expects a continuous sequence of depreciation areas but finds that some areas are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Depreciation Areas: The depreciation areas defined in the chart of depreciation do not follow a continuous sequence. For example, if you have depreciation areas 01, 02, and 04 defined, the system will throw this error because area 03 is missing.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the chart of depreciation may not have been set up correctly, leading to gaps in the defined depreciation areas.
  Data Entry Errors: During the setup or modification of the chart of depreciation, there may have been errors in data entry that resulted in gaps.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Depreciation Areas: Go to the configuration of the chart of depreciation (Transaction code OAD2) and review the defined depreciation areas. Ensure that there are no gaps in the sequence.
  Add Missing Areas: If you find any missing depreciation areas, you can add them to ensure a continuous sequence. Make sure to maintain the correct settings for each depreciation area.
  Adjust Configuration: If the configuration is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to ensure that all required depreciation areas are included without gaps.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure depreciation areas in the chart of depreciation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAD2: Maintain Chart of Depreciation
  OADB: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to depreciation area configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration by creating or modifying an asset to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC534 error and ensure that your depreciation areas are correctly configured in SAP.