How To Fix APERB229 - Incorrect entry for alternative depreciation area for area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Incorrect entry for alternative depreciation area for area &1

What causes this issue?

The alternative depreciation area &V2& of depreciation area &V1& refers
to another alternative depreciation area &V3& in chart of depreciation
&V4&.

System Response

Since account determination is <ZH>not</> iterative, the system <ZH>
cannot</> determine the account determination for depreciation area &V1&
.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following options:
Enter an alternative depreciation area here that does <ZH>not</> have an
account determination that has to be derived from another depreciation
area.
Make <ZH>no</> entry here, and maintain the account determination for
the depreciation area.

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 APERB229 - Incorrect entry for alternative depreciation area for area &1 ?

  The SAP error message APERB229 indicates that there is an incorrect entry for an alternative depreciation area in the asset accounting module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of depreciation areas for an asset.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The alternative depreciation area may not be properly configured in the asset master data or in the configuration settings for asset accounting.
  Inconsistent Data: The asset master record may have been created or modified incorrectly, leading to inconsistencies between the primary and alternative depreciation areas.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for the alternative depreciation area may not have been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The asset may be assigned to a company code or controlling area that does not support the specified alternative depreciation area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02) and verify the settings for the alternative depreciation area. Ensure that the entries are correct and consistent with the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for depreciation areas in the Asset Accounting settings (transaction code OAYZ). Ensure that the alternative depreciation area is correctly defined and activated.
  Verify that the alternative depreciation area is assigned to the correct company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the asset master data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction code ABAVN to perform a check on the asset.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to asset accounting and depreciation areas for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  OAYZ: Configure Depreciation Areas
  ABAVN: Asset Accounting Consistency Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on asset accounting and depreciation area configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the APERB229 error message in SAP.