How To Fix AU002 - Enter a depreciation area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter a depreciation area

What causes this issue?

You called the program for creating a depreciation area at a later date.
This program requires that you enter a depreciation area.

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 depreciation area for the entered chart of depreciation
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU002 - Enter a depreciation area ?

  The SAP error message AU002, which states "Enter a depreciation area," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when a user attempts to perform an action related to asset management without specifying a depreciation area. The depreciation area is crucial in asset accounting as it defines how the asset's value is calculated and reported for different purposes (e.g., financial accounting, tax accounting).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Depreciation Area: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a depreciation area in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the asset accounting module, such as missing settings for depreciation areas.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the depreciation area or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Depreciation Area: When prompted with the error, ensure that you enter a valid depreciation area in the relevant field. This is usually done in the asset master record or during transactions involving asset postings.
  Check Configuration: If you are responsible for system configuration, verify that the depreciation areas are correctly defined in the system. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Depreciation Areas.
  Ensure that the necessary depreciation areas are set up and assigned to the relevant company codes and asset classes.
  
  
  Review User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify asset accounting data, including depreciation areas.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Areas: In SAP, depreciation areas are used to manage different types of depreciation calculations (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation). Each area can have its own rules and methods for calculating depreciation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset master data effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the AU002 error message, as there may be specific fixes or updates available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AU002 error and ensure that the depreciation area is correctly entered in your asset accounting transactions.