How To Fix ACC_AA082 - Check the posting control for area &2 or area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Check the posting control for area &2 or area &3

What causes this issue?

Within accounting principle &V1&, there can only be one depreciation
area that manages acquisition and production costs (APC) and also posts
in real time.
However, according to the settings for chart of depreciation &V4&, both
depreciation area &V2& <ZH>and</> depreciation area &V3& manage and post
APC at the same time. The result would be that the value is duplicated
in financial reporting in General Ledger 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?

Specify that there is only <ZH>one</> depreciation area that both
manages and posts APC.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA082 - Check the posting control for area &2 or area &3 ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA082 typically indicates an issue with the posting control settings for asset accounting areas in the system. This error arises when there is a discrepancy or misconfiguration in the settings related to asset areas, which can prevent the posting of asset transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The posting control settings for the specified asset accounting areas (area &2 or area &3) may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Posting Control Settings: The posting control settings might not allow certain types of transactions (e.g., acquisitions, retirements) for the specified areas.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post transactions in the specified asset areas.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the asset areas, such as different fiscal year variants or different settings for depreciation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Posting Control.
  Verify the posting control settings for the specified areas (area &2 and area &3) to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the asset areas involved. Ensure that the areas are set up to allow the type of posting you are trying to perform.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant and other relevant settings are consistent across the areas.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post transactions in the specified asset areas. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the posting control settings and their implications.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAOA: Define Asset Areas
  OAYZ: Define Posting Control
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ACC_AA082 error message in SAP.