How To Fix AU392 - Area &1: Recalculation of depreciation not until fiscal year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 392

• Message text: Area &1: Recalculation of depreciation not until fiscal year &2

What causes this issue?

The (simulated) recalculation of depreciation values in depreciation
area &V1& does not occur until fiscal year &V2&.
The fiscal years open <ZH>before</> this fiscal year in the depreciation
area were <ZH>not</> calculated.
In the asset value display, a recalculation of depreciation is simulated
for all those fiscal years that are open in all depreciation areas to be
calculated (&V2& and the following fiscal years).
Fiscal year &V3& is opened in the depreciation area.

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 can only make changes or recalculations for that fiscal year &V3&
using the periodic activity <LS>Recalculate Depreciation</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU392 - Area &1: Recalculation of depreciation not until fiscal year &2 ?

  The SAP error message AU392 indicates that there is an issue with the recalculation of depreciation for a specific asset in a given area. The message typically means that the system is trying to recalculate depreciation for an asset area, but the recalculation cannot be performed until a specified fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  
  Fiscal Year Restrictions: The error usually arises when the system is attempting to recalculate depreciation for a fiscal year that is not yet open for posting. This can happen if:
  
  The fiscal year specified in the error message is closed.
  The asset's depreciation area is set to not allow recalculation for the specified fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that restrict recalculation for certain periods.
  
  
  Posting Periods: The posting periods for the asset accounting may not be open for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Status: Verify the status of the fiscal year mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the fiscal year is open for posting in the asset accounting module.
  
  
  Open Posting Periods: If the fiscal year is closed, you may need to open the posting periods for that year. This can be done through the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  Recalculate Depreciation: Once the fiscal year is open, you can attempt to recalculate the depreciation again using the transaction code AFAB (Depreciation Run).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the asset area in question. Ensure that the settings allow for recalculation of depreciation as needed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AFAB: Depreciation Run
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  AS02: Change Asset Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions required to resolve the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AU392 error and successfully recalculate the depreciation for the specified asset area.