How To Fix AC721 - Revaluation &1: Dependent dep. area &2 is missing for area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Revaluation &1: Dependent dep. area &2 is missing for area &3

What causes this issue?

You entered depreciation area &V3& for revaluation measure &V1&.
Depreciation area &V2& adopts identical values from depreciation area
&V3&. In order to ensure that values are also identical for revaluation
measure &V1&, then depreciation area &V2& also has to be included in
the measure.

System Response

Data is not saved on the database.

How to fix this error?

Depreciation area &V2& has to be included in the revaluation measure.

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 AC721 - Revaluation &1: Dependent dep. area &2 is missing for area &3 ?

  The SAP error message AC721 indicates that there is a problem with asset revaluation due to a missing dependent depreciation area. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a revaluation on an asset, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified depreciation areas.
  Cause:
  The error message "AC721 Revaluation &1: Dependent dep. area &2 is missing for area &3" can occur due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The dependent depreciation area (area &2) is not configured for the specified asset area (area &3) in the asset accounting settings.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the asset accounting settings, particularly in the mapping of depreciation areas.
  Asset Master Data Issues: The asset master data may not have been set up correctly, leading to missing or incorrect depreciation area assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC721 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Depreciation Areas > Define Depreciation Areas).
  Verify that the dependent depreciation area (area &2) is correctly defined for the main depreciation area (area &3).
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the depreciation areas are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master data.
  Check the depreciation areas assigned to the asset and ensure that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Configuration:
  
  If the dependent depreciation area is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration to include it.
  Ensure that the settings for the asset classes and depreciation areas are consistent and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring depreciation areas and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to perform the revaluation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAYZ: Configuration of Depreciation Areas
  AS03: Display Asset Master Data
  AS02: Change Asset Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the overall configuration of Asset Accounting in SAP, as it can help in understanding how depreciation areas interact.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Asset Accounting.