How To Fix AC713 - Enter business area - business area balance sheet is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 713

• Message text: Enter business area - business area balance sheet is active

What causes this issue?

It has been specified for company code &V1& that a balance sheet
should be created at the level of the business area. However, you
did not enter a businesss 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?

Enter the appropriate business area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC713 - Enter business area - business area balance sheet is active ?

  The SAP error message AC713, which states "Enter business area - business area balance sheet is active," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module without specifying a business area, while the system is configured to require a business area for balance sheet accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Business Area Configuration: The system is set up to require business area information for balance sheet accounts. This is often configured in the Financial Accounting settings.
  Missing Business Area: The transaction you are trying to post does not include a business area, which is mandatory in this case.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC713 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Business Area: When posting the transaction, ensure that you enter a valid business area in the relevant field. This is typically done in the asset master record or during the posting process.
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record: 
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02) and check if the business area is specified. If not, you may need to update the asset master record to include the appropriate business area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you believe that the business area should not be mandatory, you can review the configuration settings in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger Accounting ? Business Area ? Define Business Area.
  
  
  Here, you can check if the business area is set as mandatory for balance sheet accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant: If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration or if the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or Functional Consultant who can provide guidance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Areas: Business areas are used in SAP to represent different segments of a business for reporting purposes. They allow for the separation of financial data within the same company code.
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This module is part of SAP's Financial Accounting suite and is used for managing fixed assets, including acquisition, depreciation, and retirement.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC713 error and successfully post your transactions in SAP.