How To Fix AW508 - Please choose only real depreciation areas for display.

AW508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Please choose only real depreciation areas for display.

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW508 - Please choose only real depreciation areas for display. ?

  The SAP error message AW508 ("Please choose only real depreciation areas for display") typically occurs when a user attempts to display or process depreciation areas that are not classified as "real" depreciation areas in the Asset Accounting module. In SAP, depreciation areas are categorized into different types, such as real, derived, and report depreciation areas. Real depreciation areas are those that are used for actual financial reporting and affect the general ledger.
  
  Cause:
  
  Selection of Non-Real Depreciation Areas: The user may have selected a depreciation area that is not classified as a real depreciation area. This can happen if the user is trying to view derived or report depreciation areas.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the asset accounting settings where the depreciation areas are not set up correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain depreciation areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Real Depreciation Areas: Ensure that you are