How To Fix AC687 - Period control &1 in chart of deprec. &2 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Period control &1 in chart of deprec. &2 is not defined

What causes this issue?

Period control &V1& of 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 period control &V1& in FI-AA Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC687 - Period control &1 in chart of deprec. &2 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AC687 indicates that there is an issue with the period control settings for a specific chart of depreciation. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the defined period control for the specified chart of depreciation in the asset accounting module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The period control for the specified chart of depreciation has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Chart of Depreciation: The chart of depreciation being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the asset master data or during the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Period Control:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Transaction Code OADB (or use the path: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Asset > Period Control).
  Check if the period control for the specified chart of depreciation is defined. If not, you will need to create it.
  Define the period control settings according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Ensure that the chart of depreciation referenced in the error message is correctly set up.
  You can check this in Transaction Code OADP (or use the path: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Chart of Depreciation).
  Verify that the chart of depreciation is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the asset that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the correct chart of depreciation is assigned to the asset.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on how to properly configure period control.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OADB (Define Period Control), OADP (Define Chart of Depreciation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in Asset Accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC687 error and ensure that the period control is properly defined for the specified chart of depreciation.