How To Fix AK512 - Receiving area &1 does not manage spec. deprec; transfer not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AK - Group asset posting messages (SAPLAMUS)

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Receiving area &1 does not manage spec. deprec; transfer not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer special depreciation from depreciation area &V2&
to depreciation &V1&. This is not possible, since depreciation area
&V1& does not manage special depreciation.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing definitions of the depreciation areas concerned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AK512 - Receiving area &1 does not manage spec. deprec; transfer not possible ?

  The SAP error message AK512, which states "Receiving area &1 does not manage spec. deprec; transfer not possible," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and handling of special stock types, particularly when dealing with stock transfers or goods movements.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the receiving area (specified by &1) is not configured to manage special stock types, such as special depreciation or other specific stock categories. This can happen in scenarios where:
  
  Configuration Issues: The receiving area is not set up to handle the specific type of stock being transferred.
  Stock Type Mismatch: The stock being transferred is of a type that the receiving area does not support.
  Warehouse Management Settings: If you are using Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), the settings for the storage location or warehouse might not allow for the transfer of special stock.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the receiving area and ensure that it is set up to manage the specific type of stock you are trying to transfer.
  You may need to adjust the settings in the Customizing (SPRO) under the relevant inventory management or warehouse management sections.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Types:
  
  Verify the stock type of the material you are trying to transfer. Ensure that the receiving area is capable of handling that stock type.
  If necessary, change the stock type of the material or select a different receiving area that can manage the special stock.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to inventory management and special stock handling to understand the requirements for managing special depreciation or other specific stock types.
  
  
  
  Test Transfers:
  
  After making the necessary configuration changes, perform a test transfer to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and stock types, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MB1B (Transfer Posting) or MIGO (Goods Movement) to perform the transfer and check the settings.
  Customizing Path: The relevant customizing path in SPRO might be under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Interfaces > Define Storage Types
  Inventory Management > Goods Movement > Define Movement Types
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the transfer has the necessary authorizations to execute the movement.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the AK512 error and implement a solution to facilitate the transfer of stock.