How To Fix ACC_AA079 - Activate the function "Allow Different Variants for Areas"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Activate the function "Allow Different Variants for Areas"

What causes this issue?

The function <LS>Allow Differing Variants for Depreciation Areas with
G/L Integration</> is <ZH>not</> active for company code &V1&. However,
since you are using different fiscal year variants in the ledgers, this
function has to be activated in Asset Accounting.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Activate the function in Customizing for Asset Accounting under <LS>
Valuation -> Fiscal Year Specifications -> Fiscal Year Variants -> Allow
Differing Variants for Depreciation Areas with G/L Integration</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA079 - Activate the function "Allow Different Variants for Areas" ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA079 indicates that the system requires the activation of the function "Allow Different Variants for Areas" in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This function is necessary when you want to manage different variants for areas in Asset Accounting, which allows for more flexibility in how assets are managed and reported.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when you attempt to perform an action that requires the use of different variants for asset areas, but the system is not configured to allow this. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to post transactions that involve multiple asset areas with different settings.
  Attempting to execute reports or transactions that require the differentiation of asset areas.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the function "Allow Different Variants for Areas" in the configuration settings of Asset Accounting. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Menu:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Find the Asset Accounting Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Activate Different Variants for Areas.
  
  
  
  Activate the Function:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the option to activate "Allow Different Variants for Areas."
  Set the appropriate flag to enable this function.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Go back to the transaction or report that was causing the error and try to execute it again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Asset Accounting and the specific configuration settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and S_ALR_87011990 (Asset Balances) to understand how the changes affect various functionalities.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after activating the function, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI-AA consultant for further assistance.