How To Fix ACC_AA195 - Reserve for special depreciation does not allow any APC differences

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Reserve for special depreciation does not allow any APC differences

What causes this issue?

The flag "<ZK>Derived Depreciation Area As Real Area</>" is not set for
depreciation area &V1& in chart of depreciation &V2&. Moreover, the
depreciation area posts both depreciation and asset balances in the
general ledger.
A depreciation area such as this is intended for mapping reserve for
special depreciation. The purpose of reserve for special depreciation is
to show differences due to different valuation in tax depreciation and
book depreciation per trade law. Differences due to different
acquisition values in the base depreciation areas (APC differences)
cannot and are not allowed to be managed in the reserve for special
depreciation. For this reason, the option ?No Values Allowed? must be
selected for the acquisition value in the area for reserve for special
depreciation.

System Response

You are getting this error because you allow acquisition values in
Customizing for an area for reserve for special depreciation or because
APC differences are being determined with a posting in the reserve for
special depreciation.
The transaction cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that no APC differences are posted in the reserve for special
depreciation.
Only values caused by different depreciation in the base depreciation
areas should be managed in the reserve for special depreciation. You can
prevent this message from occurring by adjusting your Customizing in the
affected depreciation area &V1&:
Change the setting to "<ZK>No Values Allowed</>? in the section <ZK>
Value Maintenance</> for the <ZK>acquisition value</>.
Otherwise you should not configure the area as reserve for special
depreciation by setting the indicator "<ZK>Derived Depreciation Area as
Real Area</>? and/or you should choose a different setting for posting
in the general ledger.
Provided that you get the error for an existing area or APC differences
already exist in a reserve for special depreciation, you can deactivate
this message in the message control for individual or all users.

Procedure for System Administrators

This message can be deactivated in the message control (OBA5) so as to
not interrupt business operations if it is an existing depreciation
area. This will stop the error message. It is still not possible to post
APC differences: this is the nature of the reserve for special
depreciation.
If you recreate the affected depreciation area, you should correct the
settings of the area instead.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA195 - Reserve for special depreciation does not allow any APC differences ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA195 indicates that there is an issue with the asset accounting related to special depreciation. Specifically, it states that the reserve for special depreciation does not allow any Asset Under Construction (APC) differences. This typically occurs when there are discrepancies in the asset values that are not aligned with the expected accounting treatment for special depreciation.
  Cause:
  
  APC Differences: The error usually arises when there are differences in the acquisition and production costs (APC) of an asset that are not compatible with the special depreciation settings.
  Configuration Issues: The asset may not be configured correctly in the system, particularly regarding the special depreciation settings.
  Posting Errors: There may have been incorrect postings or adjustments made to the asset that do not comply with the rules for special depreciation.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class may not be set up to allow for special depreciation or may have restrictions that prevent the posting of APC differences.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Configuration: Review the asset configuration in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that it is set up correctly for special depreciation. This includes checking the asset class settings and ensuring that they allow for special depreciation.
  Review APC Values: Verify the acquisition and production costs of the asset. Ensure that there are no discrepancies or incorrect postings that could lead to APC differences.
  Adjust Postings: If there are incorrect postings, you may need to reverse or adjust them to align with the expected values for special depreciation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific requirements for special depreciation in your configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) or AS03 (Display Asset) to review and modify asset details as necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Depreciation: This is a method of depreciation that allows for an accelerated depreciation expense in the early years of an asset's life. It is often used for tax purposes or to reflect the actual usage of the asset.
  Asset Under Construction (APC): This refers to costs incurred for assets that are not yet completed and are not yet ready for use. These costs are typically capitalized until the asset is completed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling special depreciation and APC differences.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting to further diagnose and resolve the issue.