How To Fix AC811 - Chart of dep. &2: no area in company code &1 for parallel currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Chart of dep. &2: no area in company code &1 for parallel currency &2

What causes this issue?

If you have defined parallel currencies in new General Ledger
Accounting, and you want to use these currencies in new Asset Accounti
ng, you are required to create a separate (parallel) depreciation area
for each currency.
However, in chart of depreciation &V2&, there is <ZH>no</> depreciation
area for parallel currency &V3& for company code &V1&.

System Response

You <ZH>cannot</> execute the activity.

How to fix this error?

Change the Customizing settings for the depreciation areas.

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 AC811 - Chart of dep. &2: no area in company code &1 for parallel currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message AC811 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the chart of depreciation in relation to parallel currencies. Specifically, it means that there is no area defined in the specified company code for the specified parallel currency.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The chart of depreciation for the specified company code does not have an area defined for the specified parallel currency.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the chart of depreciation may not have been properly configured to handle parallel currencies.
  Currency Settings: The company code may not be set up to use the specified parallel currency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error AC811, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Asset Accounting > Implementation Guide > Depreciation > Define Chart of Depreciation).
  Verify that the chart of depreciation assigned to the company code has the necessary areas defined for the parallel currency.
  
  
  
  Define Areas for Parallel Currency:
  
  If the area for the parallel currency is missing, you will need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the chart of depreciation.
  Ensure that the area is set up correctly to handle the parallel currency.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code).
  Ensure that the company code is configured to use the specified parallel currency.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Records:
  
  Check if the asset master records are correctly set up to use the parallel currency. You can do this using transaction code AS02 (Change Asset Master Record).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Parallel Currency: In SAP, parallel currencies allow companies to report financials in multiple currencies. This is particularly useful for multinational companies that operate in different currency environments.
  Chart of Depreciation: This is a framework in SAP that defines how assets are depreciated over time. Each company code can have its own chart of depreciation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYZ, OBY6, and AS02 for navigating through the configuration and asset management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC811 error and ensure that your asset accounting is correctly configured for parallel currencies.