How To Fix ACC_AA331 - Chart of depr. &1: Source deprec. area &3 is not active in asset class &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Chart of depr. &1: Source deprec. area &3 is not active in asset class &2

What causes this issue?

Source depreciation area &V3& in asset class &V2& is <ZH>not</> active
in chart of depreciation &V1&.

System Response

Because of this, the target depreciation area &V4& is also <ZH>not</>
allowed to be active.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA331 - Chart of depr. &1: Source deprec. area &3 is not active in asset class &2 ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA331 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the asset accounting settings in relation to the depreciation areas and asset classes. Specifically, the error states that a source depreciation area is not active for a given asset class.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Depreciation Area: The specified source depreciation area (in this case, &3) is not activated for the asset class (indicated by &2) in the chart of depreciation (indicated by &1).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset accounting settings, where the depreciation area is not properly linked to the asset class.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be an error in the data entry when creating or modifying the asset master record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Asset Class > Define Asset Classes).
  Verify that the source depreciation area is activated for the specified asset class. If it is not, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Use transaction code OAYZ to check the configuration of the chart of depreciation.
  Ensure that the depreciation area is correctly assigned to the chart of depreciation and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code AS02 to display the asset master record.
  Check the depreciation areas assigned to the asset and ensure that they are valid and active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on how to properly configure asset classes and depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the asset creation or modification process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYZ: Define Asset Classes
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  OADB: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Asset Accounting documentation for detailed information on configuring asset classes and depreciation areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACC_AA331 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is correct.