How To Fix AC716 - Inv. support &1: Dependent area &2 for area &3 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Inv. support &1: Dependent area &2 for area &3 is missing

What causes this issue?

You entered depreciation area &V3& for investment support measure &V1&.
Depreciation area &V3& adopts identical values from depreciation area
&V2&.
In order to guarantee the adoption of identical values for investment
support measure &V1&, depreciation area &V2& also has to be included
for this investment support measure.

System Response

The data is not saved on the database.

How to fix this error?

Include depreciation area &V2& in investment support measure &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC716 - Inv. support &1: Dependent area &2 for area &3 is missing ?

  The SAP error message AC716 typically relates to asset accounting and indicates that there is a missing dependent area for a specified area in the asset master data. This error can occur when you are trying to perform an operation on an asset, such as posting a transaction, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified areas.
  Cause:
  The error message "AC716 Inv. support &1: Dependent area &2 for area &3 is missing" generally arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The dependent area (e.g., a specific depreciation area) is not configured in the asset master record.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the asset master data, where the dependent area is expected but not defined.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the asset accounting configuration may not align with the requirements for the asset being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC716 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and check the configuration of the asset.
  Ensure that all required depreciation areas are correctly defined and that the dependent areas are set up.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OAYZ to check the configuration of the asset accounting areas.
  Ensure that the dependent areas are correctly assigned to the main areas in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dependent Areas:
  
  If a dependent area is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration to include the necessary dependent area.
  You can do this in the configuration settings under Asset Accounting (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on asset accounting configuration and the implications of missing dependent areas.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as some issues may be resolved in newer versions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OAYZ: Configuration for Asset Accounting
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Asset Accounting and configuration settings.
  
  
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AC716 error in your SAP system.