How To Fix AU148 - Error in dep. calculation from prior years for asset &1 &2 in area &3

AU148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Error in dep. calculation from prior years for asset &1 &2 in area &3

What causes this issue?

Errors occur during the calculation of depreciation for asset &v1& &v2&
in depreciation area &v3& in fiscal year &v4&. The error originates in
prior years.

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?

You have to find out which fiscal year is causing the error. If that
fiscal year is still open, and if plan values are still allowed to be
changed in all open fiscal years, then you have to remove the cause of
the error. Then start a depreciation recalculation.
If the fiscal year that is causing the error is already closed, or if
plan values are not allowed to be changed (because you are not allowed
to carry out a depreciation posting run in that year), then you should
contact the SAP Hotline.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU148 - Error in dep. calculation from prior years for asset &1 &2 in area &3 ?

  The SAP error message AU148 indicates that there is an issue with the depreciation calculation for an asset in a specific area, particularly for prior years. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or missing data in the asset master record or the depreciation areas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The asset master record may have missing or incorrect data for the depreciation areas, such as useful life, acquisition value, or previous depreciation amounts.
  Changes in Depreciation Method: If the depreciation method has been changed in the current year, it may not be applied correctly to prior years.
  Posting Errors: There may have been errors in posting transactions related to the asset, leading to discrepancies in the depreciation calculation.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the asset accounting settings can lead to issues in calculating depreciation for prior years.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master record for the asset in question. Ensure that all