How To Fix ACC_AA171 - AuC requires leading area &1 and controlling area currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: AuC requires leading area &1 and controlling area currency &2

What causes this issue?

The asset under construction (AuC) needs a leading area &V1& and an area
in the controlling area currency &V2&.
The following depreciation areas therefore have to be defined on an
asset under construction for an investment measure:
The leading depreciation area of the ledger group containing the leading
ledger.
The leading depreciation area of a ledger group is the area within a
ledger group that manages APC and posts online to accounts of the
ledgers of this ledger group.
A depreciation area that manages cost-accounting valuation in the
controlling area currency and to which the ledger group containing the
leading ledger is assigned. This area can be the leading depreciation
area or another area, if the company code currency differs from the
controlling area currency.
One of the following two depreciation areas is <ZH>not</> available on
the asset under construction of the investment measure:
The leading depreciation area &V3& of ledger group &V4&
An area for cost-accounting valuation

System Response

You <ZH>cannot</> create the asset under construction or release the
order or WBS element. You also <ZH>cannot</> change the asset under
construction.

How to fix this error?

Check the following Customizing settings, and correct them if necessary:
The definitions of your depreciation areas
The asset classes of your assets under construction
The active depreciation areas of your assets under construction
If you are in the transaction for changing an asset, check if you have
deactivated a depreciation that manages the controlling area currency.
Reactivate the depreciation area.
You can save the order or WBS element being processed, if you remove the
investment profile entered.

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_AA171 - AuC requires leading area &1 and controlling area currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA171 indicates an issue related to Asset Under Construction (AuC) in the Asset Accounting module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the leading ledger currency and the controlling area currency in the context of Asset Accounting.
  Cause:
  The error message "AuC requires leading area &1 and controlling area currency &2" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The currency of the Asset Under Construction (AuC) does not match the currency settings of the leading ledger or the controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the controlling area or the asset accounting may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in currency definitions.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of asset master records or during the posting of transactions related to AuC.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area and ensure that the currency settings are correctly defined.
  Verify that the leading ledger currency matches the controlling area currency.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the AuC in question. Ensure that the currency settings are consistent with the controlling area and leading ledger.
  If necessary, adjust the currency settings in the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the configuration of the controlling area or the asset accounting is incorrect, you may need to adjust the settings in the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the controlling area is properly assigned to the company code and that the currency settings are aligned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting and AuC for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes such as OX19 (for controlling area settings) and AS01/AS02 (for asset master data) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration and asset master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Asset Accounting for further assistance.