How To Fix ACC_AA026 - Alternative deprec. area &1 not allowed to be derived dep. area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Alternative deprec. area &1 not allowed to be derived dep. area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA026 - Alternative deprec. area &1 not allowed to be derived dep. area ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA026 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative depreciation area in the Asset Accounting module. Specifically, it states that the alternative depreciation area specified is not allowed to derive the depreciation area in question.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the depreciation areas may not be set up correctly. This includes settings in the Asset Accounting configuration where the alternative depreciation area is defined.
  
  
  Inconsistent Settings: The alternative depreciation area may not be properly linked to the main depreciation area in the asset master record. This can happen if the settings for the asset class do not allow for the derivation of the alternative depreciation area.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the depreciation area settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master data may have incorrect or incomplete information regarding the depreciation areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Depreciation > Define Depreciation Areas.
  Ensure that the alternative depreciation area is correctly configured and allowed to derive from the main depreciation area.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Settings:
  
  Check the asset class settings to ensure that the alternative depreciation area is allowed for the specific asset class.
  Ensure that the settings for the asset class are consistent with the requirements for the depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Verify Asset Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction code AS03 to display the asset master record.
  Check the depreciation area settings in the asset master data to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the depreciation area settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS03 (Display Asset)
  AS01 (Create Asset)
  AS02 (Change Asset)
  SPRO (Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups 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 ACC_AA026 error message in SAP.