How To Fix AIST005 - Changes not possible for assets with time-dependent depreciation terms

AIST005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIST - Messages for Asset Master Record

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Changes not possible for assets with time-dependent depreciation terms

What causes this issue?

Asset &v1&-&v2& has time-dependent depreciation terms. The function you
want to perform cannot be executed for this asset.
For more information, see SAP Note 1078619.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIST005 - Changes not possible for assets with time-dependent depreciation terms ?

  The SAP error message AIST005 indicates that changes cannot be made to assets that have time-dependent depreciation terms. This typically occurs when you attempt to modify certain attributes of an asset that is already set up with a depreciation schedule that varies over time.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You try to change the asset master data (like asset class, useful life, etc.) that is linked to a time-dependent depreciation term.
  The asset has already been posted with depreciation calculations that are based on the time-dependent terms.
  The system prevents changes to ensure the integrity of the depreciation calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check the Asset Status: Ensure that the asset is not in a locked status or has not been fully depreciated. If it is locked, you may need to unlock it or wait until the period is closed.
  
  
  Review Depreciation Terms: If you need to change the depreciation terms,