How To Fix AO295 - Please create depreciation simulation data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Please create depreciation simulation data

What causes this issue?

The asset class is a required field. Please create depreciation
simulation data.

How to fix this error?

First enter the asset class and the capitalization date, and then
choose the 'Create depreciation simulation data' function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO295 - Please create depreciation simulation data ?

  The SAP error message AO295, which states "Please create depreciation simulation data," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires depreciation simulation data, but such data has not been created for the asset in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Simulation Data: The primary cause of this error is that the depreciation simulation data for the asset has not been generated. This can happen if the asset was created recently and the necessary depreciation runs have not been executed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in Asset Accounting that prevent the system from generating the required simulation data.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may require specific conditions to be met, such as the asset being in a certain status or having certain parameters set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Run Depreciation Simulation:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code AFAB (Run Depreciation) or AFAM (Simulate Depreciation).
  Select the appropriate parameters and execute the depreciation run for the asset. This will generate the necessary simulation data.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the asset master data is complete and correctly configured. Check for any missing information that might prevent the generation of depreciation data.
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset and verify its details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that the settings for depreciation areas, methods, and other related parameters are correctly defined.
  You can access configuration settings through transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections under Financial Accounting (FI) > Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Previous Runs:
  
  If there were any errors in previous depreciation runs, they might prevent the current simulation from being created. Check the logs for any issues that need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific asset and transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AFAB: Run Depreciation
  AFAM: Simulate Depreciation
  AS03: Display Asset
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for AO295 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform depreciation runs and access asset accounting functions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO295 error and successfully create the required depreciation simulation data.