How To Fix AX173 - Error occurred when converting derived depreciation area &1 / &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AX - Asset Accounting XPRA messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Error occurred when converting derived depreciation area &1 / &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AX173 - Error occurred when converting derived depreciation area &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message AX173, which states "Error occurred when converting derived depreciation area &1 / &2," typically occurs during the processing of asset accounting, particularly when there are issues with the configuration or data related to depreciation areas.
  Causes:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The derived depreciation area may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the settings for the depreciation areas are inconsistent or if there are missing entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the asset master data, such as missing or incorrect values in the depreciation area fields.
  
  
  Conversion Errors: If you are performing a migration or conversion of data (e.g., during a system upgrade or data transfer), there may be issues with how the data is being converted between different depreciation areas.
  
  
  Customizations: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the asset accounting module, they may interfere with the standard processing of depreciation