How To Fix APERB055 - Revaluation at start of fiscal year not possible; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APERB - Error Messages for Periodic Posting Run

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Revaluation at start of fiscal year not possible; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to execute the revaluation posting at the start of fiscal year
&V1&. Prerequisite for this is that <ZH>no</> depreciation postings were
posted for this company code in this accounting principle in this fiscal
year.
However, according to the depreciation log table, the last run posted
was &V2&/&V3&.

System Response

The revaluation posting can<ZH>not</> be performed.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the revaluation date.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APERB055 - Revaluation at start of fiscal year not possible; see long text ?

  The SAP error message APERB055 indicates that a revaluation at the start of the fiscal year is not possible. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform a revaluation of fixed assets at the beginning of a new fiscal year.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Fiscal Year Change: The fiscal year has changed, and the system does not allow revaluation in the new fiscal year until certain conditions are met.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow revaluation (e.g., retired, fully depreciated).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that prevent revaluation at the start of the fiscal year.
  Open Periods: The posting period for the new fiscal year may not be open for posting, which can prevent revaluation activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the APERB055 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Ensure that the fiscal year has been properly configured and that the periods are open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  Review Asset Status: Verify the status of the asset you are trying to revalue. If the asset is retired or fully depreciated, you may need to adjust its status before proceeding with the revaluation.
  
  
  Revaluation Configuration: Review the configuration settings for asset revaluation in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that the settings allow for revaluation at the start of the fiscal year.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) to check the asset details and ASKB (Revaluation) to perform the revaluation if applicable.
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and find the long text associated with APERB055.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and ASKB (Revaluation).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Asset Accounting and revaluation processes for more detailed guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting the revaluation has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the APERB055 error and implement a solution to resolve it.