How To Fix /ATL/ASSET124 - You must complete depreciation posting before activating this report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/ASSET -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: You must complete depreciation posting before activating this report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/ASSET124 - You must complete depreciation posting before activating this report ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/ASSET124 indicates that you need to complete the depreciation posting for an asset before you can activate a specific report related to asset accounting. This error typically arises in the context of asset management and accounting processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires that all depreciation postings for the asset in question be completed before you can proceed with certain reporting functions. This is a safeguard to ensure that the financial data is accurate and up-to-date before generating reports.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Posting Status:
  
  Go to the Asset Accounting module in SAP.
  Use transaction code AW01N to display the asset and check its depreciation status.
  Ensure that all planned depreciation has been posted for the relevant periods.
  
  
  
  Post Depreciation:
  
  If you find that depreciation has not been posted, you can do so using transaction code AFAB (Run Depreciation).
  Select the appropriate parameters (like company code, fiscal year, and period) and execute the transaction to post the necessary depreciation.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting:
  
  After posting, return to the asset display (AW01N) to confirm that the depreciation has been successfully posted.
  
  
  
  Activate the Report:
  
  Once the depreciation posting is complete, you should be able to activate the report without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AW01N: Display Asset
  AFAB: Run Depreciation
  S_ALR_87011990: Asset History Sheet (example of a report that may require completed depreciation)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on depreciation and reporting.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post depreciation and access asset reports.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: Make sure that the fiscal year settings are correctly configured in your system, as this can affect the ability to post depreciation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your reporting tasks in SAP.