How To Fix AC536 - Depreciation area &1 in ch. of dep. &3 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Depreciation area &1 in ch. of dep. &3 is not defined

What causes this issue?

No definition exists for depreciation area &V1&, that was specified in
the formula for derived depreciation area &V2&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC536 - Depreciation area &1 in ch. of dep. &3 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AC536 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the depreciation area in the asset accounting module. Specifically, it means that the depreciation area specified in the message is not defined for the chart of depreciation being used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area specified in the error message is not configured in the chart of depreciation (CoD) that is being used for the asset.
  Incorrect Assignment: The asset may be assigned to a chart of depreciation that does not have the specified depreciation area defined.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the asset master data or during the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Depreciation Areas).
  Verify that the depreciation area mentioned in the error message is defined for the relevant chart of depreciation.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create or configure it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master data.
  Check the assigned chart of depreciation and ensure that it matches the configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Chart of Depreciation:
  
  If the asset is assigned to the wrong chart of depreciation, you may need to reassign it to the correct one that has the required depreciation area defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on configuring depreciation areas and charts of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Areas: These are used in asset accounting to represent different methods of depreciation (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation).
  Chart of Depreciation: This is a key configuration in SAP that defines how assets are managed and depreciated within a specific company code.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYZ (Define Depreciation Areas), AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC536 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is correct.