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

ACC_AA087 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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