How To Fix ACC_AA087 - Specify an area for accounting principle &1 that posts APC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Specify an area for accounting principle &1 that posts APC

What causes this issue?

Within an accounting principle, one depreciation area must be defined to
post the acquisition values real time in this accounting principle.
In chart of depreciation &V2&, <ZH>no</> such depreciation area is
defined for accounting principle &V1&.

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?

In chart of depreciation &V2&, specify a depreciation area in accounting
principle &V1& that updates acquisition values in real time to the
general ledger.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA087 - Specify an area for accounting principle &1 that posts APC ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA087 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the Asset Accounting (AA) module. Specifically, it suggests that you need to specify an area for the accounting principle that is set to post Acquisition and Production Costs (APC) for asset transactions.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The asset accounting area for the specified accounting principle does not have a valid configuration for posting APC.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the asset accounting area may not be correctly defined, leading to the inability to post APC.
  Accounting Principle Issues: The accounting principle being used may not be properly linked to an asset accounting area that allows for APC postings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Integration -> Define Accounting Principles
  
  Ensure that the accounting principle in question is correctly configured to allow for APC postings.
  
  
  
  Define Asset Accounting Areas:
  
  Navigate to:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Integration -> Define Asset Accounting Areas
  
  Check if the asset accounting area is defined for the relevant accounting principle and ensure that it is set to post APC.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Classes:
  
  Ensure that the asset classes associated with the assets you are trying to post have the correct settings for APC.
  Navigate to:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Master Data -> Define Asset Classes
  
  Check the settings for the asset class to ensure it is configured to allow APC postings.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the asset transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OAOA (for defining accounting principles) and OAYZ (for defining asset accounting areas) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in Asset Accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACC_AA087 error and successfully post your asset transactions.