How To Fix AC683 - Area &1 will be deleted in other systems at the asset level!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 683

• Message text: Area &1 will be deleted in other systems at the asset level!

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& is deleted from chart of depreciation &V2&. In
addition, the system deletes this depreciation area from the
transaction data tables of Asset Accounting. The depreciation area is
thereby deleted from the master data of already existing assets.
If the transport request is imported to other clients or other systems,
deletes the depreciation area from the Customizing tables and the
transaction data tables of Asset Accounting in these clients or
systems.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC683 - Area &1 will be deleted in other systems at the asset level! ?

  The SAP error message AC683 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the asset accounting data across different systems or clients. Specifically, it suggests that the area specified (denoted by &1) will be deleted in other systems at the asset level. This typically occurs in scenarios involving asset transfers, migrations, or when there are discrepancies in asset master data between different environments.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Asset Data: The asset area specified is not consistent across the systems. This can happen if asset data was changed or deleted in one system but not in others.
  Cross-System Transactions: If you are working in a landscape with multiple systems (e.g., development, testing, production), changes made in one system may not be reflected in others.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned across the systems, leading to discrepancies in asset areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data in the affected systems to ensure that the asset area exists and is consistent across all relevant systems.
  Synchronize Data: If discrepancies are found, synchronize the asset data across the systems. This may involve manually updating the asset areas or using data migration tools.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for asset accounting are consistent across all systems. This includes checking the settings for asset areas and their respective configurations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to asset accounting and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) or AS03 (Display Asset) to check the details of the asset in question.
  Check Transport Requests: If changes were made in one system, ensure that the relevant transport requests have been moved to other systems to maintain consistency.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Asset Accounting documentation for best practices on managing asset data across multiple systems.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.