How To Fix AU004 - Enter a defined depreciation area

AU004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a defined depreciation area

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& that you entered of chart of depreciation &V2& is
<ZH>not</> defined.

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?

Correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AU004 - Details

• The SAP error message AU004, which states "Enter a defined depreciation area," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when a user attempts to perform an action related to asset transactions (like asset acquisition, transfer, or retirement) without specifying a valid depreciation area.
  
  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 screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: The depreciation area may not be properly defined in the system configuration, or the asset master record may not have the necessary depreciation areas assigned.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the depreciation area settings.
  
  
  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 a numeric code that corresponds to a specific depreciation area defined in the system.
  
  
  Check Asset Master