How To Fix AC697 - Creating depreciation area & is not allowed, and it was deleted

AC697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Creating depreciation area & is not allowed, and it was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC697 - Creating depreciation area & is not allowed, and it was deleted ?

  The SAP error message AC697 indicates that there is an issue with creating a depreciation area in the Asset Accounting module. Specifically, it states that the creation of the depreciation area is not allowed because it has been deleted. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Depreciation Area: The depreciation area you are trying to create or use has been marked as deleted in the system. This can happen if the depreciation area was previously configured but later removed or deactivated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for asset accounting, particularly related to the depreciation areas.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify depreciation areas.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the Asset Accounting configuration (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Check the list of depreciation areas and see if the one you are trying to create or use is marked as deleted.
  If