How To Fix APERB207 - No accounting principle is assigned to depreciation area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: No accounting principle is assigned to depreciation area &1

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</>, <ZH>no</> ledger group is
assigned to the depreciation area &V1&. This means that there is also
<ZH>no</> connection between the depreciation area and a ledger group.
If the <LS>Alternative Fiscal Year Variants</> indicator is set, you
have to enter a ledger group in the selection screen of the depreciation
run, so that the system can uniquely identify the period. Depreciation
areas <ZH>without</> a ledger group <ZH>cannot</> be posted during the
depreciation run.

System Response

Therefore it is <ZH>not</> possible to set the <LS>Alternative Fiscal
Year Variants</> indicator if there are such depreciation areas.

How to fix this error?

Assign an accounting principle to the &V1& depreciation area (in
Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</> under
<DS:SIMG.T093_00N_NEW_DC.0D898E4FE4626657E10000000A428C91>Define
Depreciation Areas</>).
Or consider whether you really need the function <LS>Alternative Fiscal
Year Variants.</> If not, then do <ZH>not</> set the indicator for this
in Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</> under
<DS:SIMG.FIAA_BEW_GJAHR_NEWGL_DC.0D898E4FE4626657E10000000A428C91>Allow
Differing Variants for Depreciation Areas with G/L Integration</>.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APERB207 - No accounting principle is assigned to depreciation area &1 ?

  The SAP error message APERB207 indicates that there is no accounting principle assigned to a specific depreciation area in the Asset Accounting module. This can occur when the configuration for the asset accounting is incomplete or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area in question has not been assigned an accounting principle in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The accounting principles may not be properly defined or linked to the depreciation area.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the APERB207 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Transaction Code OAYZ (or use the path: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Configuration > Depreciation Areas).
  Check the configuration for the depreciation area that is causing the error. Ensure that an accounting principle is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Accounting Principle:
  
  If no accounting principle is assigned, you will need to assign one. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you checked the depreciation area.
  Ensure that the accounting principle you assign is valid and appropriate for the depreciation area.
  
  
  
  Review Accounting Principles:
  
  Navigate to Transaction Code OAOA (or use the path: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Configuration > Accounting Principles).
  Verify that the accounting principles are correctly defined and that they correspond to the requirements of your organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary configurations were transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to post an asset transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYZ (Depreciation Area Configuration) and OAOA (Accounting Principles).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring asset accounting and depreciation areas.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APERB207 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is correctly set up.