How To Fix APERB228 - CoCd &1: derived area of same base area has different ledger group


APERB228 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 228

  • Message text: CoCd &1: derived area of same base area has different ledger group

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  • What causes this issue?

    In company code &V1&, depreciation area &V2& is used as the base
    depreciation area for the derived area &V3& as well as for the derived
    area &V4&.
    However, the derived areas are assigned to different accounting
    principles. In addition, the <DS:DE.XDFYV>Alternative Fiscal Year
    Variants</> indicator is set.
    The depreciation areas &V3& and &V4& are <ZH>not</> allowed to have
    different accounting principles, since otherwise when you post
    depreciation, the depreciation for area &V2& would be updated twice.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Choose one of the following options:
    Change the assignment of the depreciation areas to accounting principles
    (in Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</> under
    <DS:SIMG.T093_00N_NEW_DC.0D898E4FE4626657E10000000A428C91>Define
    Depreciation Areas</>).
    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</>,
    deselect the indicator ?Alternative Fiscal Year Variants?.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APERB228 - CoCd &1: derived area of same base area has different ledger group ?
    The SAP error message APERB228 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the configuration of ledger groups for a company code (CoCd) in the context of derived areas. This error typically arises when the system detects that a derived area is referencing a base area that has been assigned to different ledger groups, which is not allowed.
    
    Cause: Inconsistent Configuration: The derived area is configured to use a base area that has been assigned to multiple ledger groups, leading to confusion in how data should be processed. Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data settings for the company code, particularly in the financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules. Customizations: Custom developments or modifications in the system may have led to incorrect configurations or settings.
    Solution: Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the derived area and the base area in the SAP system. Ensure that both areas are assigned to the same

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