How To Fix AU009 - Define depreciation area correctly

AU009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Define depreciation area correctly

What causes this issue?

You are creating a new depreciation area &V1& in chart of depreciation
&V2&. You did not enter a depreciation area from which depreciation
terms are to be adopted.
This may be correct under normal circumstances, but when you use the
"New depreciation area" function to create a depreciation area after
production startup, you have to enter a reference depreciation area.
The system uses the depreciation terms of this reference area as base
values, in addition to those from the asset class.

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?

In FI-AA Customizing, check the specifications for the new depreciation
area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AU009 - Details

• The SAP error message AU009, which states "Define depreciation area correctly," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of depreciation areas in the Asset Accounting module (FI-AA) of SAP. This error can arise during various processes, such as asset posting, asset transfer, or during the execution of depreciation runs.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area may not be properly defined in the system. This includes missing settings for the asset class or the specific depreciation area.
  
  
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the depreciation area, such as incorrect settings for the asset class or the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The asset may not be assigned to the correct depreciation area, or the depreciation area may not be activated for the relevant asset class.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Errors in data entry when creating or modifying assets can lead to this