How To Fix AC555 - Ch.of dep. &2: Depreciation area &1 has incorrect posting control

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Ch.of dep. &2: Depreciation area &1 has incorrect posting control

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& is defined as an area purely for revaluation,
that is, without original acquisition and production costs.
This area also has to post asset values in realtime, in order for the
system to correctly determine gain or loss at asset retirement while
including possible revaluation.

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?

Change the settings for posting accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC555 - Ch.of dep. &2: Depreciation area &1 has incorrect posting control ?

  The SAP error message AC555 indicates that there is an issue with the posting control for a specific depreciation area in the Asset Accounting module. This error typically arises when the configuration for the depreciation area does not align with the expected posting rules or settings.
  Cause:
  The error message "Ch.of dep. &2: Depreciation area &1 has incorrect posting control" can be caused by several factors:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The posting control settings for the depreciation area in the Asset Accounting configuration may not be set up correctly. This can include settings related to how depreciation is posted, whether it is allowed to post to certain accounts, or if it is configured to post to the correct ledger.
  
  
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the settings in the asset master record and the configuration in the system. For example, if the asset is set to use a depreciation area that is not properly configured, this error can occur.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified depreciation area, leading to this error.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or not open for the depreciation area in question, it can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC555 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Configuration > Depreciation Areas.
  Verify the posting control settings for the depreciation area in question. Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Record:
  
  Check the asset master record (Transaction code: AS03) for the asset that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the depreciation area is correctly assigned and that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the depreciation area. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the specified depreciation area. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the underlying issue causing the AC555 error in SAP.