How To Fix /ATL/ASSET086 - Enter PID(AFP) for chart of depreciation in user profile

/ATL/ASSET086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/ASSET -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Enter PID(AFP) for chart of depreciation in user profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/ASSET086 - Enter PID(AFP) for chart of depreciation in user profile ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/ASSET086 Enter PID(AFP) for chart of depreciation in user profile typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when a user tries to perform an action related to asset management without having the necessary configuration set up in their user profile.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the user profile does not have a valid "Plant ID" (PID) or "Chart of Depreciation" (CoD) assigned for the Asset Accounting module. This is necessary for the system to determine how to handle asset transactions, including depreciation calculations and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the user profile is correctly configured with the required parameters. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is encountering the error and click on "Display" or "Change".
  
  
  
  Check Parameters:
  
  Navigate to the "Parameters" tab.
  Look for the parameter related to Asset Accounting, specifically