How To Fix AU043 - Client &1 (chart of depreciation &3 not defined for company code &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Client &1 (chart of depreciation &3 not defined for company code &2)

What causes this issue?

Either the chart of depreciation entered does not exist, or no
depreciation area in this chart of depreciation is specified for
automatic posting to the general ledger. This situation can only arise
through unauthorized changes being made to Customizing tables.

System Response

No processing can take place in the company code entered.

How to fix this error?

Check the company code and chart of depreciation in FI-AA Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU043 - Client &1 (chart of depreciation &3 not defined for company code &2) ?

  The SAP error message AU043 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the chart of depreciation for a specific company code. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  The error message AU043 occurs when:
  
  A chart of depreciation (CoD) is not defined for the specified company code in the system.
  The system is trying to perform an operation (like posting an asset) that requires a valid chart of depreciation for the specified company code.
  The configuration for the chart of depreciation may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AU043 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Implementation Guide -> Define Depreciation Areas
  
  Ensure that the chart of depreciation is defined for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Depreciation:
  
  If the chart of depreciation is not assigned to the company code, you need to assign it. You can do this by navigating to:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Implementation Guide -> Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code
  
  Here, you can assign the appropriate chart of depreciation to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Ensure that all necessary entries for the chart of depreciation are maintained, including depreciation areas, methods, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct chart of depreciation to use, consult your organization's financial documentation or speak with your finance team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like OAYZ (for defining charts of depreciation) and OAYB (for assigning charts of depreciation to company codes) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration screens.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AU043 error and ensure that the chart of depreciation is correctly configured for the specified company code.