How To Fix AX016 - Client & : please maintain chart of depreciation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AX - Asset Accounting XPRA messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Client & : please maintain chart of depreciation &

What causes this issue?

With the upgrade to 3.0, two important new fields are initialized with
values in a control table. In your client &V2&, chart of depreciation
&V1&, this initialization failed for at least one of the fields.

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?

Please perform initialization yourself using transaction SM30. The
views affected are as follows:
V_T093A_01
V_T093A_02

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AX016 - Client & : please maintain chart of depreciation & ?

  The SAP error message AX016 typically indicates that there is an issue with the chart of depreciation for a specific client in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error usually arises when the system cannot find a valid chart of depreciation for the client you are working with, which is necessary for asset management and depreciation calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart of Depreciation: The chart of depreciation has not been defined for the client in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The chart of depreciation may not be properly assigned to the company code or client.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the configuration settings related to asset accounting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AX016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Implementation Guide > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Chart of Depreciation).
  Ensure that a chart of depreciation is defined for the relevant client.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Depreciation:
  
  If the chart of depreciation is missing, you need to create one or assign an existing one to the company code.
  Use transaction code OAYZ to assign the chart of depreciation to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the necessary settings for the chart of depreciation, such as depreciation areas and methods, are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring the chart of depreciation and asset accounting settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to create or modify an asset to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Define Chart of Depreciation
  OAYZ: Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code
  OABP: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in Asset Accounting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting.