How To Fix ACC_AA138 - Revaluation area &1 and base area &2 assigned to diff. acctg principles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Revaluation area &1 and base area &2 assigned to diff. acctg principles

What causes this issue?

The revaluation area &V1& and the base depreciation area &V2& defined in
revaluation measure &V3& are assigned different accounting principles in
the chart of depreciation &V4&.

System Response

The data <ZH>cannot</> be saved.

How to fix this error?

Enter another base depreciation area that is assigned the same
accounting principle as the revaluation area.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA138 - Revaluation area &1 and base area &2 assigned to diff. acctg principles ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA138 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of revaluation areas and base areas to different accounting principles. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an operation that involves asset revaluation, and the system detects a mismatch in the configuration.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Revaluation Area and Base Area Assignment: The revaluation area you are trying to use is assigned to a different accounting principle than the base area. In SAP, different accounting principles can have different rules and configurations, and the system requires that the revaluation area and base area be compatible.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset accounting settings, particularly in the assignment of revaluation areas to accounting principles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Revaluation Areas.
  Verify the assignment of revaluation areas to the appropriate accounting principles. Ensure that the revaluation area you are using is correctly assigned to the same accounting principle as the base area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Assignments:
  
  If you find that the revaluation area is assigned to a different accounting principle, you will need to either change the assignment of the revaluation area or the base area to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the asset in question. Ensure that the accounting principles and areas are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to your version of SAP and the configuration of asset accounting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAYZ (for configuration of revaluation areas) and AS02 (to change asset master data) to assist in your troubleshooting.
  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 in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Asset Accounting for further assistance.