How To Fix AY018 - Depr. area & is deactivated or not in asset class &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Depr. area & is deactivated or not in asset class &

What causes this issue?

Depreciaton area &V1& is deactivated in asset class &V2&.

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?

Reactivate this depreciation area in this asset class. You should
not deactivate depreciation areas in an asset class, if assets or
depreciation simulation data was already maintained for this asset
class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY018 - Depr. area & is deactivated or not in asset class & ?

  The SAP error message AY018 indicates that a depreciation area is either deactivated or not assigned to the asset class in question. This error typically arises during asset transactions, such as asset creation, posting, or during the execution of depreciation runs.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivated Depreciation Area: The depreciation area you are trying to use has been deactivated in the system.
  Missing Assignment: The depreciation area is not assigned to the asset class you are working with. Each asset class can have specific depreciation areas assigned to it, and if the required depreciation area is not linked, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the asset accounting module, particularly in the settings for depreciation areas and asset classes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Verify if the depreciation area in question is active. If it is deactivated, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Assign Depreciation Area to Asset Class:
  
  Use transaction code OAYZ to check the assignment of depreciation areas to asset classes.
  Ensure that the depreciation area is correctly assigned to the relevant asset class. If it is not, you will need to add the assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Settings:
  
  Check the asset class settings (Transaction code: OAOA) to ensure that all necessary depreciation areas are included and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on the correct configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYZ: Configuration for Depreciation Areas
  OAOA: Configuration for Asset Classes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to asset accounting configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AY018 error and ensure that your asset accounting processes run smoothly.