How To Fix AY218 - No change parameter given for depreciation area &1

AY218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No change parameter given for depreciation area &1

What causes this issue?

During creation or change of an asset using function module
ASSET_MASTERRECORD_MAINTENANCE, you want to assign values to the fields
of depreciation area &v1&. However, you did not transfer a line for
depreciation area &v1& in the change parameter T_ANLBX or
DEPRECIATION_AREASX in the call of BAPIs FIXEDASSET_CREATE and
FIXEDASSET_CHANGE .

System Response

The asset master record cannot be processed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY218 - No change parameter given for depreciation area &1 ?

  The SAP error message AY218 "No change parameter given for depreciation area &1" typically occurs when you are trying to make changes to an asset's depreciation area, but the system does not recognize any parameters that indicate what changes should be made. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during asset master data updates or when running depreciation programs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Change Parameters: The error indicates that the system expects a change parameter for the specified depreciation area, but none has been provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: The asset master data may not be configured correctly, or the depreciation area may not be set up properly.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not support changes to the specified depreciation area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry or the transaction code being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Parameters: Ensure that you are providing the necessary change parameters for the depreciation