How To Fix ACC_AA318 - Chart of depr. &1: target area &2 has no investment support measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Chart of depr. &1: target area &2 has no investment support measure

What causes this issue?

You are allowed to manage investment support in the source depreciation
area.
However, this is <ZH>not</> allowed in the assigned target depreciation
area.

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?

Check the settings for the source and target depreciation area in
Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</> under
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFAOAI1.0D898E4FE4626657E10000000A428C91>Define
Depreciation Areas</>.
Allow investment support to be managed in the target depreciation area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA318 - Chart of depr. &1: target area &2 has no investment support measure ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA318 indicates that there is an issue related to the asset accounting configuration, specifically concerning the chart of depreciation and the investment support measures for a target area. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Investment Support Measure: The error typically arises when the system is trying to process an asset that is linked to a target area (e.g., a specific location or department) that does not have an associated investment support measure defined in the chart of depreciation.
  Configuration Issues: The chart of depreciation may not be properly configured to include the necessary investment support measures for the specified target area.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries in the asset master record or related configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation in SAP (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Verify that the target area in question has the appropriate investment support measures defined.
  
  
  
  Define Investment Support Measures:
  
  If the investment support measure is missing, you will need to define it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for asset accounting.
  Navigate to the relevant section in the configuration and create or modify the investment support measure for the target area.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master record (Transaction code: AS03) for the asset that is causing the error.
  Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly, particularly those related to the target area and investment support measures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting and investment support measures for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the asset transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  OAYZ: Configuration for Chart of Depreciation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset accounting configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in asset accounting for further assistance.