How To Fix ACRSL053 - Depreciation key &1 cannot be deleted

ACRSL053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACRSL - Messages for Depreciation Keys and Calculation Methods

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Depreciation key &1 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Depreciation key &V1& in chart of depreciation &V2& cannot be deleted
because values for the unit-of-production method of depreciation exist
for at least for company code &V3&.

System Response

Depreciation key &V1& is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Delete the entries for the unit-of-production method of depreciation of
depreciation key &V1& in transaction AO25.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACRSL053 - Depreciation key &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message ACRSL053 indicates that a specific depreciation key (denoted by &1) cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting when there are dependencies or references to the depreciation key that prevent its deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Active Assignments: The depreciation key is currently assigned to one or more assets. If assets are using this key for their depreciation calculations, it cannot be deleted.
  Configuration Dependencies: The depreciation key may be linked to specific configuration settings or rules that are still in use.
  Historical Data: If there are historical transactions or postings that reference the depreciation key, it may be locked for deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Customizations: Custom developments or enhancements may also be preventing the deletion of the depreciation key.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction code AS03 (Display Asset) to check if the depreciation key is assigned to any assets. If it is, you will need to change the depreciation