How To Fix AY405 - Correct distribution - invest. profile &1 allows equivalence numbers only

AY405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Correct distribution - invest. profile &1 allows equivalence numbers only

What causes this issue?

Investment profile &V1& allows distribution by equivalence numbers
only. However, amounts and/or percentage rates were also used for the
current distribution.
This has to be corrected.

System Response

It is not possible to save the depreciation distribution in this form.

How to fix this error?

On the next distribution screen, you can make corrections in the
distribution overview. Do one of the following:
Change the distributions by amounts and percentage rates to equivalence
number distributions.
Delete the distributions by amounts and percentage rates.
Check the assigned investment profile, to see if allowing only
equivalence numbers is correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AY405 - Details

• The SAP error message AY405, which states "Correct distribution - invest. profile &1 allows equivalence numbers only," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an issue with the investment profile settings related to the distribution of costs or values for assets.
  
  Cause:
  
  Investment Profile Settings: The investment profile specified in the error message is configured to allow only equivalence numbers for the distribution of costs. This means that the system expects the distribution to be based on equivalence numbers rather than other methods (like percentages or fixed amounts).
  Incorrect Distribution Method: The distribution method being used in the transaction does not align with the requirements of the investment profile. For example, if you are trying to distribute costs using a method that is not compatible with equivalence numbers, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset accounting settings or the investment profile itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Investment