How To Fix AY232 - Enter depreciation key with ordinary depreciation

AY232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Enter depreciation key with ordinary depreciation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY232 - Enter depreciation key with ordinary depreciation ?

  The SAP error message AY232, which states "Enter depreciation key with ordinary depreciation," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction related to asset accounting, but the system cannot find a valid depreciation key for the asset in question. This key is essential for determining how the asset will be depreciated over time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Depreciation Key: The asset master record does not have a depreciation key assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The depreciation key assigned may not be configured correctly to allow for ordinary depreciation.
  Asset Class Issues: The asset class may not have a valid depreciation key assigned in the configuration.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may require a specific type of depreciation key that is not present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02).
  Verify that a valid depreciation key is assigned in the "Depreciation Areas" tab.
  
  
  
  Assign a Depreciation Key:
  
  If no depreciation key is assigned,