How To Fix AY197 - Depreciation area &4 is not active in the asset class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Depreciation area &4 is not active in the asset class

What causes this issue?

Company code &v1& uses parallel currencies in Financial Accounting. For
each independent depreciation area for investment support on the
liabilities side, you have to set up an additional parallel
depreciation area for each local currency in Financial Accounting.
The investment support key entered in the asset master record uses
depreciation area &v3&. The parallel depreciation area that belongs to
area &v3& is depreciation area &v4&. Area &v4&, however, does not exist
in asset class &v2&, or else it has been deactivated there. As a
result, this depreciation area cannot be created at the asset level.

System Response

You cannot enter this investment support in the asset master record.

How to fix this error?

In order to use this investment support in company code &v1& for assets
in asset class &v2&, you have to activate depreciation area &v4& in
asset class &v2& in the chart of depreciation of company code &v1&.
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Then start the transaction again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY197 - Depreciation area &4 is not active in the asset class ?

  The SAP error message AY197 indicates that a specific depreciation area is not active for the asset class you are trying to work with. This typically occurs when you attempt to post an asset transaction (like acquisition or transfer) for an asset class that does not have the specified depreciation area configured.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Depreciation Area: The depreciation area you are trying to use is not activated for the asset class in question.
  Configuration Issues: The asset class may not have been properly configured to include the required depreciation areas.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the asset master data or the transaction data that is causing the system to look for an inactive depreciation area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AY197 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Asset Class > Define Asset Class).
  Select the relevant asset class and check the configuration for depreciation areas.
  Ensure that the required depreciation area is activated for the asset class.
  
  
  
  Activate Depreciation Area:
  
  If the depreciation area is not active, you can activate it by editing the asset class configuration.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS02 to display the asset master record.
  Check the depreciation areas assigned to the asset and ensure they match the active depreciation areas for the asset class.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to ensure that the depreciation area is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Areas: In SAP, depreciation areas are used to manage different types of depreciation calculations (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation).
  Asset Classes: Asset classes define the characteristics of assets, including how they are depreciated and the relevant accounting principles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AY197 error and ensure that the depreciation areas are correctly configured for the asset class in question.