How To Fix AIST006 - Different closed fiscal years in depreciation areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIST - Messages for Asset Master Record

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Different closed fiscal years in depreciation areas

What causes this issue?

In company code &V1&, there are differences between the closed fiscal
years of individual depreciation areas.

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

This situation can arise when a fiscal year is re-opened for certain
depreciation areas (for example, in order to make adjustment postings).
However, in some cases this situation is no longer wanted, or it arose
by accident. In any case, you should ensure that the fiscal years in all
depreciation areas are uniformly closed as soon as possible.

System Response

This message appears as a standard warning as soon as there are
differences in the closed fiscal years of individual depreciation areas
of any company code.

How to fix this error?

This message is meant primarily to inform you that there is currently an
inconsistency among the closed fiscal years of individual depreciation
areas. Before you continue, first check if you actually want to have
this inconsistency.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the closed fiscal years of the depreciation areas (field
T093B-ABGJA) in company code &V1&. As soon as possible, you should
ensure that the fiscal years in all depreciation areas are uniformly
closed.
In the standard system, this message is issued as a warning. The user
can ignore it. In Customizing, you can change the type of this message
or deactivate it completely:
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Also see SAP Note 1108911 and related SAP Notes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIST006 - Different closed fiscal years in depreciation areas ?

  The SAP error message AIST006, which states "Different closed fiscal years in depreciation areas," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is a mismatch in the closed fiscal years across different depreciation areas for an asset. This can happen when one depreciation area has been closed for a particular fiscal year while another depreciation area has not, leading to inconsistencies in the asset's financial data.
  Cause:
  
  Different Fiscal Year Closures: The primary cause of this error is that the fiscal year has been closed in one or more depreciation areas, but not in others. Each depreciation area can have its own fiscal year closure settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that lead to discrepancies in how fiscal years are managed across different depreciation areas.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors or incorrect settings during asset creation or modification can also lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AIST006 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Closure:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (Change View "Periods" Overview) to check the fiscal year settings for each depreciation area.
  Ensure that the fiscal year is closed consistently across all depreciation areas for the asset in question.
  
  
  
  Open the Fiscal Year:
  
  If necessary, you can open the fiscal year in the depreciation area that is still open. This can be done in the same transaction (OB52) by adjusting the periods.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Configuration:
  
  Check the asset master data (transaction code AS03) to ensure that the depreciation areas are correctly configured and that there are no discrepancies in the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of opening a closed fiscal year, consult with your finance team or SAP consultant to ensure that it aligns with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Repost Transactions:
  
  If transactions have been posted incorrectly due to this error, you may need to reverse or adjust those postings to ensure consistency across depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Areas: In SAP, depreciation areas are used to manage different accounting principles (e.g., local GAAP, IFRS) and can have different fiscal year settings.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Understanding the configuration of asset accounting in SAP is crucial for managing depreciation areas and fiscal year closures effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AIST006 error and ensure that your asset accounting is consistent across all depreciation areas.