How To Fix AC535 - & &: The depreciation area is derived from only one real area.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 535

• Message text: & &: The depreciation area is derived from only one real area.

What causes this issue?

When you define a derived depreciation area, it should be based on at
least two real depreciation areas, since it is only possible to add or
subtract when at least two depreciation areas are involved.
However, depreciation area &v2& in chart of depreciation &v1& is based
on only one real 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 the definition of depreciation area &v2& in chart of depreciation
&v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC535 - & &: The depreciation area is derived from only one real area. ?

  The SAP error message AC535 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of depreciation areas in Asset Accounting (FI-AA). Specifically, it means that the depreciation area is derived from only one real area, which can lead to inconsistencies or errors in asset depreciation calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The primary cause of this error is often related to the configuration of the asset accounting settings in the system. It typically occurs when the system is set up to derive depreciation areas from real areas, but there is only one real area defined for the asset.
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not being able to derive the necessary depreciation areas.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: There may be missing or incorrect settings in the configuration of the depreciation areas or the real areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Depreciation Areas.
  Ensure that the depreciation areas are correctly configured to derive from the appropriate real areas.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the asset in question.
  Ensure that the asset is assigned to the correct depreciation areas and that the settings are consistent with the configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Depreciation Area Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the settings for the depreciation areas to ensure that they can derive from multiple real areas if that is the intended configuration.
  You may need to create additional real areas if only one is currently defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring depreciation areas and real areas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the asset transactions to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that depreciation is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Areas: In SAP, depreciation areas are used to manage different types of depreciation calculations (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation).
  Real Areas: Real areas are the actual areas where the asset is depreciated and are typically linked to financial reporting.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.