How To Fix ACC_AA016 - Identical target entries for two areas of the same company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Identical target entries for two areas of the same company code

What causes this issue?

You set up two depreciation areas of company code &V3& so that values
are posted to company code &V1&, whereby both areas use the same
accounts of depreciation area &V2&. This can make sense under certain
circumstances, but in general this setting should not be used.

System Response

Warning message. Note that you can configure the message type.

How to fix this error?

Check is this setting is really correct from an accounting perspective.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA016 - Identical target entries for two areas of the same company code ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA016 indicates that there are identical target entries for two areas of the same company code in the Asset Accounting module. This typically occurs when you are trying to post an asset transaction that involves multiple areas (such as book depreciation and tax depreciation) that have the same target asset or account assignment.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are duplicate entries for the same asset in different areas (e.g., book and tax) within the same company code.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for asset accounting may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in how assets are assigned to different areas.
  Incorrect Transaction Data: The transaction data being posted may have been incorrectly entered, leading to the system identifying the same target for multiple areas.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Data (Transaction Code: AS03) and check the asset in question. Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the same asset in different areas.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module (Transaction Code: OAOA) to ensure that the areas are set up correctly and that there are no overlaps in the target entries.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Transaction:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the asset and the areas involved are correctly specified and that there are no duplicates in the target assignments.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Posting:
  
  If you find that the transaction data is incorrect, adjust the posting to ensure that it does not reference the same target for multiple areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on the specific configuration and settings related to Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and OAOA (Define Areas).
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Understanding the configuration of asset accounting in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message ACC_AA016, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.