How To Fix AU056 - Customizing settings for special reserves not standard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Customizing settings for special reserves not standard

What causes this issue?

The Customizing settings for special reserves (area 03) do not
correspond to the standard settings.

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?

The correction program can only process special reserves according to
the standard system settings. Do not use this program if you have
different settings in Customizing.
There are two different possible cases.
You have no derived depreciation areas in this company code, or you
have derived areas that do not post periodically to Financial
Accounting. In this case, you do not need this report.
You have a derived area that also posts periodically to Financial
Accounting. This area, however, does not correspond to the standard
system settings. In this case the report must be adapted. Contact the
SAP hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU056 - Customizing settings for special reserves not standard ?

  The SAP error message AU056, which states "Customizing settings for special reserves not standard," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are inconsistencies or non-standard settings in the configuration of special reserves.
  Cause:
  
  
  Customizing Settings: The error usually arises when the customizing settings for special reserves in Asset Accounting do not conform to the standard SAP settings. This can happen if:
  
  Custom configurations have been made that deviate from the standard.
  The system is trying to process a transaction that requires specific settings that are not properly defined.
  There are missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables related to special reserves.
  
  
  
  Missing Configuration: If the necessary configuration for special reserves has not been set up in the system, this error can occur.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: Sometimes, the error can be due to a mismatch between the version of the SAP system and the expected configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AU056 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Special Reserves.
  Review the settings for special reserves and ensure they are correctly configured according to your business requirements and the standard SAP settings.
  
  
  
  Standardize Settings:
  
  If there are custom settings that are not necessary, consider reverting them to the standard settings provided by SAP.
  Ensure that all required fields and configurations are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting and special reserves to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYZ (for customizing special reserves) and OABW (for asset accounting settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuring special reserves.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Asset Accounting and special reserves.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AU056 error in your SAP system.