How To Fix ACC_AA170 - Leading area &1 or area for cost-accounting valuation missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Leading area &1 or area for cost-accounting valuation missing

What causes this issue?

One of the following two depreciation areas is not available on the
asset under construction of the investment measure:
The leading depreciation area &V1& of accounting principle &V2&
The leading depreciation area of the accounting principle is the area
that manages APC and posts real time to the accounts or to the ledgers
of this ledger group that are assigned to this accounting principle, or
An area for cost-accounting valuation
The following depreciation areas have to be defined on an asset under
construction for an investment measure:
The leading depreciation area of the accounting principle that is mapped
in the leading ledger, and
A depreciation area that manages cost-accounting valuation and to which
the accounting principle is assigned that is mapped in the leading
ledger. The values of this area have to be capitalized completely in the
controlling area currency. Therefore, no capitalization version is
allowed to be assigned to this area.
This area can be the leading area &V1& or another depreciation area with
the following settings:
If the company code currency differs from the controlling area currency
and no capitalization version is assigned to leading area &V1&, it must
be an area in controlling area currency that adopts the posting values
from the leading area.
If a capitalization version is assigned to leading area &V1&, then it
has to be an area in controlling area currency that is designated as a
cost-accounting area (area type 7) and that does not have a
capitalization version.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check the following Customizing settings, and correct them if necessary:
The definitions of your depreciation areas
The active depreciation areas of your assets under construction
The asset classes of your assets under construction

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA170 - Leading area &1 or area for cost-accounting valuation missing ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA170, which states "Leading area &1 or area for cost-accounting valuation missing," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is a configuration issue related to the assignment of leading and non-leading ledgers in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The leading area (usually the leading ledger) or the area for cost-accounting valuation is not properly configured in the Asset Accounting settings.
  Inconsistent Settings: The asset may not have been assigned to the correct valuation area or ledger, leading to discrepancies in how the asset is accounted for in different areas.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the asset master data that prevent the system from determining the correct leading area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Areas for Asset Valuation.
  Ensure that the leading area and the area for cost-accounting valuation are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master data.
  Check the "Valuation" tab to ensure that the asset is assigned to the correct leading area and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Assign Areas:
  
  If the asset is missing the leading area or cost-accounting valuation area, you may need to assign it manually or create a new asset with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as sometimes bugs in earlier versions can lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to Asset Accounting for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify asset accounting 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 Asset Accounting for further assistance.