How To Fix ACC_AA089 - Base area &2 has different accounting princ. than posting delta area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Base area &2 has different accounting princ. than posting delta area &1

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, a different accounting principle is assigned to the constituent
area &V2& than is assigned to the derived depreciation area &V1& in
chart of depreciation &V3&.

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?

Assign the same accounting principle to the derived depreciation area
and its constituent areas.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA089 - Base area &2 has different accounting princ. than posting delta area &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA089 indicates that there is a mismatch in the accounting principles between the base area and the posting delta area in Asset Accounting. This typically occurs when you are trying to post an asset transaction that involves different accounting principles, which can happen in scenarios involving parallel accounting (e.g., IFRS vs. local GAAP).
  Cause:
  
  Different Accounting Principles: The base area (e.g., area 01 for local GAAP) and the delta area (e.g., area 20 for IFRS) have been configured with different accounting principles.
  Configuration Issues: The asset accounting areas may not be properly configured to allow postings between different accounting principles.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be allowed for the combination of accounting areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Accounting Principles.
  Ensure that the accounting principles for the base area and delta area are compatible.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the asset in question (Transaction code: AS03).
  Ensure that the asset is correctly assigned to the appropriate accounting areas.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting:
  
  If the transaction is not valid due to the accounting principle mismatch, consider adjusting the posting to ensure it aligns with the accounting principles of the respective areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling parallel accounting and the implications of different accounting principles.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the transaction type being used to ensure it is allowed for the combination of accounting areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Parallel Accounting: Understand the concept of parallel accounting in SAP, which allows for maintaining multiple sets of books for different accounting principles.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in Asset Accounting, especially regarding accounting areas and principles.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting for further assistance.