How To Fix APERB217 - For depreciation simulation use program RASIMU_ALV01

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: For depreciation simulation use program RASIMU_ALV01

What causes this issue?

For company code &V1&, you have set the <DS:DE.XDFYV>Alternative Fiscal
Year Variants</> indicator in Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</>.

System Response

Program <AB>RASIMU02</> <ZH>cannot</> be used for depreciation
simulation in company code &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Instead use the program <AB>RASIMU_ALV01</> (transaction <AB>AR18N</>).

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 APERB217 - For depreciation simulation use program RASIMU_ALV01 ?

  The SAP error message APERB217 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the depreciation simulation process in the Asset Accounting module. This message suggests that the system is prompting you to use the program RASIMU_ALV01 for simulating depreciation.
  
  Cause:
  The error message APERB217 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in Asset Accounting that prevent the simulation from being executed properly.
  Missing Data: Required data for the asset or the depreciation calculation may be missing or incomplete.
  Program Execution: The system may not be executing the correct program for the depreciation simulation, leading to this error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the APERB217 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Run the Correct Program: Execute the program RASIMU_ALV01 directly. You can do this by entering the transaction code SE38 or SA38 in the command field, then entering RASIMU_ALV01 and executing it. This program is specifically designed for depreciation