How To Fix ACC_AA216 - Chart of dep. &1: Paral. cry area &3 of area &2 not active in asset cl.&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Chart of dep. &1: Paral. cry area &3 of area &2 not active in asset cl.&4

What causes this issue?

Parallel currency area &V3& is defined for depreciation area &V2& in
chart of depreciation&V1&.
However, this parallel currency area &V3& is <ZH>not</> active in asset
class &V4&, whereas the corresponding base depreciation area &V2& is
active in the asset class &V4&.

System Response

It is <ZH>not</> possible to install <LS>SAP S/4HANA Finance, on-premise
edition</>.

How to fix this error?

Before the installation, make sure that the parallel currency areas are
correct and that they were implemented completely and correctly.
Activate such a depreciation area &V3& in the asset class &V4& in
Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</> under <LS>Valuation -> Determine
Depreciation Areas in the Asset Class</>.
Determine the values for the new parallel currency areas and save them.

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_AA216 - Chart of dep. &1: Paral. cry area &3 of area &2 not active in asset cl.&4 ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA216 typically relates to asset accounting and indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the chart of depreciation for a specific asset class. The message can be broken down as follows:
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Parallel Currency Area: The error suggests that the parallel currency area (in this case, area &3) for the specified chart of depreciation (&1) and asset class (&4) is not active for the specified area (&2). This means that the system is trying to perform an operation that requires a parallel currency area that has not been configured or activated.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: This can occur if the chart of depreciation has not been properly set up to include the necessary parallel currency areas or if the asset class does not support the required currency areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation in SAP. You can do this by navigating to SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Implementation Guide > Define Chart of Depreciation.
  Ensure that the parallel currency area you are trying to use is active for the specified chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Activate Parallel Currency Area:
  
  If the parallel currency area is not active, you will need to activate it. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you define the chart of depreciation.
  Make sure that the asset class is also configured to support the parallel currency area.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the asset class in question to ensure that it is correctly configured to use the desired chart of depreciation and currency areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OAYZ (for defining the chart of depreciation) or OAOA (for asset class settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to create or modify an asset to see if the error persists.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACC_AA216 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is set up correctly.