How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL086 - Define PID(AFP) for chart of depreciation

/ATL/GENERAL086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Define PID(AFP) for chart of depreciation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL086 - Define PID(AFP) for chart of depreciation ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL086 Define PID(AFP) for chart of depreciation typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is a missing configuration related to the "Plant Indicator" (PID) for the chart of depreciation. This error indicates that the system requires a specific configuration for the asset accounting settings related to the chart of depreciation you are trying to use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the Plant Indicator (PID) for the specified chart of depreciation has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration of the asset accounting module.
  Chart of Depreciation: The chart of depreciation being used may not have the necessary parameters set up for asset transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the Plant Indicator (PID) for the relevant chart of depreciation. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP