How To Fix AU232 - An error occurred during recalculation of accumulated depreciation.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 232

• Message text: An error occurred during recalculation of accumulated depreciation.

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the recalculation of accumulated
depreciation.
This could be for one of the following reasons:
failure of the check on acquisition value
incorrect current ordinary depreciation
failure of the check for minimum value
error in ordinary depreciation
incorrect period
the remaining book value in a derived depreciation area is incorrect
error in special depreciation

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU232 - An error occurred during recalculation of accumulated depreciation. ?

  The SAP error message AU232, which states "An error occurred during recalculation of accumulated depreciation," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the recalculation of accumulated depreciation for fixed assets. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or missing information.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the asset accounting configuration can lead to errors during depreciation recalculation.
  Data Inconsistencies: Missing or incorrect data in the asset master record, such as invalid cost center, asset class, or depreciation area.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, or there may be restrictions on posting to certain periods.
  Depreciation Keys: Issues with the depreciation keys assigned to the asset, such as missing or incorrect parameters.
  Transaction Errors: Errors in previous transactions that affect the asset, such as incorrect postings or adjustments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data for any inconsistencies or missing information. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Configuration Settings: Verify the configuration settings for asset accounting, including depreciation areas, keys, and methods. Ensure they are set up correctly.
  Open Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting period for the transaction is open. If necessary, open the relevant posting period in the system.
  Run Depreciation Simulation: Use the transaction code AFAB to run a depreciation simulation to identify any issues before executing the actual posting.
  Check for Previous Errors: Look for any previous error messages or logs that may indicate issues with prior transactions related to the asset.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AFAB: Run depreciation for assets.
  AS03: Display asset master record.
  S_ALR_87011990: Asset history sheet report.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on configuration and processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further investigation.