How To Fix ACC_AA102 - Area &1 is not defined in chart of depreciation &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Area &1 is not defined in chart of depreciation &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA102 - Area &1 is not defined in chart of depreciation &2 ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA102 indicates that a specific area is not defined in the chart of depreciation. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an operation related to fixed assets, such as posting an acquisition or running a report.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  The specified area (e.g., area 01 for book depreciation, area 02 for tax depreciation) is not defined in the chart of depreciation you are using.
  The asset master record is referencing an area that is not configured in the chart of depreciation.
  There may be a mismatch between the asset area and the chart of depreciation settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAVT (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Asset > Define Chart of Depreciation).
  Verify that the area in question is defined for the specified chart of depreciation. If it is not defined, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define Areas in Chart of Depreciation:
  
  If the area is missing, you can add it by selecting the appropriate chart of depreciation and defining the required areas (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master record.
  Ensure that the asset is assigned to the correct chart of depreciation and that the areas are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the customizing settings for Asset Accounting are correctly set up. This includes checking the configuration for the asset classes and their respective areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on how to properly set up the chart of depreciation and asset areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAVT: Define Chart of Depreciation
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OAYZ: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Asset Accounting configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.