How To Fix AU001 - You have not specified a chart of depreciation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You have not specified a chart of depreciation

What causes this issue?

You called the program for creating a depreciation area at a later
date.
Since depreciation areas are dependent on charts of depreciation, this
program requires a chart of depreciation.

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?

Enter a defined chart of depreciation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU001 - You have not specified a chart of depreciation ?

  The SAP error message AU001, which states "You have not specified a chart of depreciation," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when a user attempts to perform an action related to asset management without having defined a chart of depreciation for the relevant company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart of Depreciation: The primary cause of this error is that the chart of depreciation has not been assigned to the company code in the asset accounting configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The chart of depreciation may not be properly configured or linked to the company code.
  Transaction Context: The error can also occur if the transaction being executed requires a chart of depreciation but it has not been specified in the transaction parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AU001 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (Customizing) ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Integration ? Define Chart of Depreciation.
  Create a new chart of depreciation if one does not exist, or ensure that the existing one is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign the Chart of Depreciation to the Company Code:
  
  Still in the SPRO menu, navigate to Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Integration ? Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code.
  Assign the defined chart of depreciation to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Parameters:
  
  If you are executing a specific transaction, ensure that you are entering the chart of depreciation in the relevant field if required.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to the chart of depreciation are correctly configured, including depreciation areas and methods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring asset accounting and charts of depreciation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYZ (for defining charts of depreciation) and OAYB (for assigning charts of depreciation to company codes).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AU001 error and proceed with your asset accounting tasks in SAP.