How To Fix ACC_AA233 - CCode &1: No identical default value in area &2 and area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 233

• Message text: CCode &1: No identical default value in area &2 and area &3

What causes this issue?

You have a default value (for example, an alternative interest key) for
company code &V1& /depreciation area &V2& defined in Customizing for
<LS>Asset Accounting</> under <LS>Depreciation -> Valuation Methods ->
Depreciation Key -> Default Values -> Propose Values for Depreciation
Areas and Company Codes</>.
This setting is <ZH>not</> identical with the setting from depreciation
area &V3&, which however should copy the depreciation terms from
depreciation area &V2&.

System Response

If you make the settings in Customizing activity <LS>Propose Values for
Depreciation Areas and Company Codes</>, you can<ZH>not</> save your
changes.
If you want to post an asset transaction, then a document can<ZH>not</>
be posted.

How to fix this error?

If you have defined default values for depreciation area &V2&, you must
also make the same setting for all depreciation areas with identical
terms.
If until now you have <ZH>not</> defined identical default values for
depreciation area &V2& and depreciation area &V3&, change the settings
so that the default values of both depreciation areas match.

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_AA233 - CCode &1: No identical default value in area &2 and area &3 ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA233 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the default values for asset areas in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, it means that for a given company code (CCode &1), there are two asset areas (area &2 and area &3) that are expected to have identical default values, but they do not.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The asset areas in the configuration settings for the company code have been set up with different default values for certain parameters, such as depreciation methods, useful life, or other asset-related settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the asset areas, leading to a situation where the system expects them to match but finds differences.
  Changes in Configuration: If changes were made to the configuration of one asset area without corresponding changes to the other, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACC_AA233 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Asset Accounting configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant settings for the asset areas involved (area &2 and area &3).
  Compare the default values for the parameters in both areas to identify discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Align Default Values:
  
  If you find differences, update the configuration for one of the asset areas to ensure that the default values match.
  Make sure that the depreciation methods, useful life, and other relevant settings are consistent across the asset areas.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master records for any assets that may have been created with inconsistent settings.
  If necessary, update the asset master data to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the asset transactions again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with an SAP FI-AA consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OAOA (for asset area configuration) or AS01/AS02 (for asset master data) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration best practices.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the asset accounting configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACC_AA233 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is consistent and error-free.