How To Fix AY190 - First enter a capitalization date

AY190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 190

• Message text: First enter a capitalization date

What causes this issue?

In order to determine and check the depreciation start date, the useful
life, and the expired useful life on the depreciation area overview
screen, the system requires the capitalization date.

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?

Enter the capitalization date and go to the "depreciation area" screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY190 - First enter a capitalization date ?

  The SAP error message AY190, which states "First enter a capitalization date," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to capitalize an asset but have not specified a capitalization date. This date is crucial because it indicates when the asset is officially recognized in the financial records.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to capitalize an asset without entering a capitalization date.
  The capitalization date field is either blank or not filled in correctly in the asset master record or during the capitalization process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AY190 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter a Capitalization Date:
  
  Navigate to the asset master record or the transaction where you are trying to capitalize the asset.
  Look for the field labeled "Capitalization Date" or similar.
  Enter a valid date that indicates when the asset should be capitalized.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the asset master data is complete and correctly configured.
  Go to the asset master record (transaction