How To Fix AC686 - Declining-balance method &1 in chart of deprec. &2 is not defined

AC686 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Declining-balance method &1 in chart of deprec. &2 is not defined

What causes this issue?

Declining-balance calculation method &V1& in chart of depreciation &V2&
is not defined.

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?

Define declining-balance method &V1& in FI-AA Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC686 - Declining-balance method &1 in chart of deprec. &2 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AC686 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the declining-balance depreciation method in the specified chart of depreciation. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary settings for the declining-balance method in the specified chart of depreciation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The declining-balance method is not defined in the chart of depreciation you are trying to use. This could be due to the method not being set up at all or it may not be assigned to the relevant asset classes.
  Incorrect Chart of Depreciation: The chart of depreciation specified in the transaction may not be the one that has the declining-balance method configured.
  Asset Class Issues: The asset class associated with the asset may not have the declining-balance method assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation in SAP. You can do this by navigating to SPRO > Financial Accounting >