How To Fix AC574 - Depreciation area & is defined as a derived area

AC574 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Depreciation area & is defined as a derived area

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& is a derived depreciation area. Therefore, it
cannot be used as a basis for determining the net book value.
This function is only possible for "real" depreciation areas.

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 AC574 - Depreciation area & is defined as a derived area ?

  The SAP error message AC574 indicates that a depreciation area is defined as a derived area, which means that it is dependent on another depreciation area for its values. This can lead to issues if the system is unable to derive the necessary values from the primary depreciation area.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The depreciation area is set up incorrectly in the configuration settings. It may not have a valid source area from which to derive its values.
  Missing Data: The primary depreciation area may not have the necessary data or values populated, leading to the derived area being unable to calculate its values.
  Posting Issues: There may be issues with the postings that are being made to the asset, which can affect the derived depreciation area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC574 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate