How To Fix AW506 - The selected depreciation aea is not managed in all AuCs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 506

• Message text: The selected depreciation aea is not managed in all AuCs

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a depreciation area, which is not carried by all the
assets under construction in the capital-investment measure.

How to fix this error?

Choose a depreciation area which is carried by all the AuCs in the
capital-investment measure, or choose another capital-investment
measure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW506 - The selected depreciation aea is not managed in all AuCs ?

  The SAP error message AW506 indicates that there is an issue with the selected depreciation area not being managed for all Assets under Construction (AuCs). This typically occurs when you are trying to post or process transactions related to AuCs, and the system finds that the depreciation area you are working with is not set up correctly for all the AuCs involved.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The depreciation area may not be configured to manage the specific AuC. This can happen if the AuC is set up in a way that does not align with the depreciation area settings.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings for the AuC and the depreciation area, such as missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the AuC may not have the correct settings for the depreciation area in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Depreciation Areas.
  Ensure that the depreciation area is correctly defined and is set to manage AuCs.
  
  
  
  Review AuC Master Data:
  
  Check the master data of the AuC (Transaction code: AS03).
  Ensure that the depreciation area is included in the AuC settings. You can do this by reviewing the asset master record and checking the depreciation area settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Depreciation Area Settings:
  
  If the depreciation area is not set to manage AuCs, you may need to adjust the settings. This can involve changing the configuration to include the depreciation area for AuCs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing depreciation areas and AuCs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset configurations and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting for further assistance.