How To Fix ACC_AA314 - Project &1, Chart of depr. &2: source area &3 has no target area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Project &1, Chart of depr. &2: source area &3 has no target area

What causes this issue?

You would like to implement a new accounting principle.
However, there is <ZH>no</> target depreciation area representing the
source accounting principle assigned to the source depreciation areas
that represents the new target accounting principle.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you have <ZH>not</> yet created the corresponding target depreciation
areas, create them.
Make all the necessary settings in Customizing for <LS>Financial
Accounting</> under <LS>Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Tools ->
Subsequent Implementation of Other Accounting Principles -> Preparatory
Phase -></> <DS:SIMG.SIL_AA_CUST_SETTINGS_DC>Define Settings for New
Accounting Principle in FI-AA</>.
Assign the corresponding target depreciation areas to the source
depreciation areas.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA314 - Project &1, Chart of depr. &2: source area &3 has no target area ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA314 indicates that there is an issue with the asset accounting configuration related to a project. Specifically, it suggests that the source area for the asset is not mapped to a target area in the specified chart of depreciation. This can occur during asset transactions, such as transfers or retirements, where the system expects a mapping between source and target areas.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the source area (where the asset is currently assigned) does not have a corresponding target area (where the asset should be moved or transferred) defined in the configuration for the specified chart of depreciation.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the asset accounting configuration, particularly in the area of asset area mapping.
  Project-Specific Issues: If the asset is linked to a project, there may be specific project settings that are not aligned with the asset accounting configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAYE or SPRO).
  Navigate to Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Target Areas.
  Ensure that the source area is correctly mapped to a target area for the specified chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Define Target Areas:
  
  If the target area does not exist, you will need to create it. This involves defining the target area in the system and ensuring it is linked to the appropriate source area.
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings:
  
  If the asset is associated with a project, check the project settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to allow for asset transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on asset area mapping and configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYE (for defining target areas) and OAYP (for defining asset areas).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset accounting configurations.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACC_AA314 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is correctly set up.