How To Fix AC537 - Depreciation area &1 in ch.of dep. &3 is not a real depreciation area

AC537 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 537

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

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& was specified in the formula for derived
depreciation area &V2&. Depreciation area &V1& is itself a derived
area. This is an invalid specification.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC537 - Depreciation area &1 in ch.of dep. &3 is not a real depreciation area ?

  The SAP error message AC537 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of depreciation areas in Asset Accounting. Specifically, it means that the depreciation area specified in the error message is not set up as a "real" depreciation area in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The depreciation area in question is not configured as a real depreciation area in the Asset Accounting settings. Real depreciation areas are used for actual financial reporting, while other types (like statistical areas) are used for reporting purposes only.
  Incorrect Assignment: The asset may be assigned to a depreciation area that is not intended for real depreciation.
  Master Data Issues: The asset master data may have incorrect settings or configurations that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Verify the settings for the depreciation area in question. Ensure