How To Fix AC568 - Deprec. area &1 in chart of deprec. &3 is not a real deprec. area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 568

• Message text: Deprec. area &1 in chart of deprec. &3 is not a real deprec. area

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1&, which you entered as the modification area for
derived depreciation area &V2&, is itself a derived depreciation area.
The modification area is not allowed to be a derived 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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC568 - Deprec. area &1 in chart of deprec. &3 is not a real deprec. area ?

  The SAP error message AC568 indicates that there is an issue with a depreciation area in the asset accounting module. Specifically, it states that the depreciation area specified is not a "real" depreciation area in the context of the specified chart of depreciation. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The depreciation area referenced in the error message may not be configured correctly in the chart of depreciation. It might be marked as a "not real" depreciation area, which means it is not intended for actual depreciation calculations.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the asset master data where the depreciation area is incorrectly assigned or referenced.
  Missing Settings: The depreciation area might not have been set up properly in the configuration settings of the asset accounting module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Verify that the depreciation area in question is set up correctly and is marked as a "real" depreciation area.
  Ensure that the depreciation area is assigned to the correct chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction code AS03 to display the asset master data.
  Check the depreciation areas assigned to the asset and ensure they are valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If the depreciation area is not meant to be a real depreciation area, you may need to adjust the asset's configuration or the chart of depreciation settings to align with your accounting practices.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on depreciation area settings and configurations.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and asset data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Areas: In SAP, depreciation areas are used to manage different types of depreciation calculations (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation). Each area can have different rules and methods applied.
  Chart of Depreciation: This is a key configuration in SAP Asset Accounting that defines how assets are depreciated within a company code.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYZ (Chart of Depreciation), 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 AC568 error and ensure that your asset accounting is configured correctly.