How To Fix ACC_AA088 - Base areas of posting delta area &1 do not have identical acctg principle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Base areas of posting delta area &1 do not have identical acctg principle

What causes this issue?

All constituent areas that form the basis for a derived depreciation
area must have the same accounting principle as the derived depreciation
area.
However, in chart of depreciation &V3&, a different accounting principle
was assigned to the constituent area &V2& of derived depreciation area
&V1& than is assigned to the other constituent area, whereby derived
area &V1& posts to the general ledger.

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?

Correct the setting: Assign the same accounting principle to
depreciation area &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA088 - Base areas of posting delta area &1 do not have identical acctg principle ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA088 indicates that there is a mismatch in the accounting principles between the base areas of the posting delta area specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to post transactions that involve different accounting principles.
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Accounting Principles: The error arises when the system detects that the base areas (e.g., areas for local GAAP, IFRS, etc.) involved in the transaction do not share the same accounting principle. This can happen if:
  
  The asset is assigned to different areas that have different accounting principles.
  The configuration for the asset accounting areas is inconsistent.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset accounting settings, where the accounting principles for the different areas are not aligned.
  
  
  Transaction Posting: The error can occur during the posting of transactions such as acquisitions, transfers, or retirements of assets.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Configuration:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Record (transaction code AS02) and check the configuration of the asset. Ensure that the accounting principles for the different areas are consistent.
  Verify that the asset is assigned to the correct areas and that those areas have the same accounting principles.
  
  
  
  Review Accounting Principles:
  
  Check the configuration of the accounting principles in the Asset Accounting settings (transaction code OAOA). Ensure that the base areas are set up correctly and that they align with the intended accounting principles.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Areas:
  
  If necessary, adjust the posting areas or the accounting principles to ensure they match. This may involve changing the configuration or reassigning the asset to the correct areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on how to resolve this error in your system context.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform test postings to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and OAOA (Define Accounting Principles).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset accounting settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.