How To Fix AU006 - Depreciation area cannot be processed

AU006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Depreciation area cannot be processed

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& that you entered in chart of depreciation &V2&
cannot be processed, as this program can only process real depreciation
areas and not derived areas.

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?

Check your entries.
Check the definition of the depreciation area you specified.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AU006 - Details

• The SAP error message AU006, which states "Depreciation area cannot be processed," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the depreciation areas in the asset master record. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Depreciation Area: The depreciation area you are trying to process may not be active or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area may not be set up in the asset accounting configuration (e.g., in the Customizing settings).
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master record may have incorrect or incomplete data related to the depreciation area.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the depreciation area may be closed or not open for posting.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction type being used may not be allowed for the specified depreciation area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
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