How To Fix ACC_AA009 - Chart of depreciation &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_AA - Message Class for Function Group ACC_AA

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Chart of depreciation &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Chart of depreciation &V1& that you entered does not exist in your
system.

System Response

Error message. The system cannot determine the target depreciation area
without the chart of depreciation.

How to fix this error?

Enter an existing chart of depreciation. (Use the input help.) The
chart of depreciation either cannot be assigned to any company code in
the system, or has to be assigned to the source company code. The chart
of depreciation that is currently linked to the source company code is
&V2&.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA009 - Chart of depreciation &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA009 indicates that the chart of depreciation specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform asset accounting transactions, such as creating or modifying asset master records, and the system cannot find the specified chart of depreciation.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Chart of Depreciation: The chart of depreciation you are trying to use may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: The chart of depreciation may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the chart of depreciation code entered in the transaction.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the chart of depreciation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAVD (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Implementation Guide -> Define Chart of Depreciation).
  Verify if the chart of depreciation exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the chart of depreciation is assigned to the relevant company code. This can be done in the same configuration area where you check for the existence of the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the input for any typographical errors in the chart of depreciation code.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the asset accounting functions and the specific chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the process, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAVD: Define Chart of Depreciation
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow access to asset accounting functionalities.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ACC_AA009 and continue with your asset accounting tasks in SAP.