How To Fix AY151 - Dep. key/useful life were changed. The system calculated new values.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Dep. key/useful life were changed. The system calculated new values.

The depreciation key and/or useful life were changed in depreciation
areas &V4&.
On the basis of this change, the following values were newly
calculated and taken over by the system in these depreciation areas:
&V1& &V2& &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY151 - Dep. key/useful life were changed. The system calculated new values. ?

  The SAP error message AY151 indicates that there has been a change in the depreciation key or useful life of an asset, which has led the system to recalculate the depreciation values for that asset. This message typically arises in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when modifications are made to the asset master data.
  Cause:
  
  Change in Depreciation Key: The depreciation key assigned to the asset has been modified. This key determines how depreciation is calculated.
  Change in Useful Life: The useful life of the asset has been altered, which directly impacts the depreciation calculation.
  Asset Master Data Update: Any changes made to the asset master data that affect depreciation settings can trigger this message.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the asset master data to confirm what changes were made to the depreciation key or useful life. This can be done by accessing the asset master record in the SAP system.
  Recalculate Depreciation: If the changes are intentional, allow the system to recalculate the depreciation values. This is usually done automatically by SAP when changes are saved.
  Check for Errors: After the recalculation, review the asset's depreciation postings to ensure that there are no errors or discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: If the changes were not intended, consult with your finance or asset management team to understand the implications of the changes and revert them if necessary.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) to review and modify asset details, and AS03 (Display Asset) to view the current settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Key: This is a key that defines how the depreciation is calculated for an asset. It includes parameters such as the method of depreciation (straight-line, declining balance, etc.) and any special rules.
  Useful Life: This is the estimated period over which an asset is expected to be used. Changes to this value can significantly affect financial reporting and asset valuation.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for asset accounting in your SAP system are correctly set up to avoid unintended changes in depreciation calculations.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the changes were not intended, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant familiar with SAP asset accounting.