How To Fix AC680 - Changed depreciation terms are not adopted automatically

AC680 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Changed depreciation terms are not adopted automatically

What causes this issue?

You changed the depreciation terms for depreciation area &V1&. The
depreciation terms in this area are transferred into one or more other
areas. Your changes are automatically made in the areas that copy
depreciation terms without the possibility of making changes (where the
indicator "Identical" is set). In areas where this indicator is not
set, your changes are only made automatically if the depreciation terms
for the reference area and the copying area are identical prior to this
latest change, or if no depreciation terms have yet been defined for
the copying 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?

Check the depreciation terms in the following depreciation areas: &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC680 - Changed depreciation terms are not adopted automatically ?

  The SAP error message AC680, which states "Changed depreciation terms are not adopted automatically," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there are changes made to the depreciation terms of an asset. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in accounting policies, adjustments in asset valuation, or updates in the asset master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Changes: If depreciation terms are changed manually in the asset master data, the system does not automatically apply these changes to the existing asset values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that prevent automatic adoption of changes.
  Posting Periods: If the asset has already been posted in a previous period, the system may not allow changes to be applied retroactively.
  Depreciation Areas: Changes in depreciation areas or methods that are not aligned with the existing asset settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Adjustment: You may need to manually adjust the