How To Fix CRM_LEASING_ROE014 - Depreciation key not defined for asset category &1, sales org. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LEASING_ROE - Messages for Determination of Key Figures

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Depreciation key not defined for asset category &1, sales org. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_LEASING_ROE014 - Depreciation key not defined for asset category &1, sales org. &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LEASING_ROE014 indicates that there is a missing depreciation key for a specific asset category and sales organization in the system. This error typically arises in the context of leasing or asset management processes within SAP CRM or SAP ERP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An asset category is being used in a transaction (like leasing) that requires a depreciation key, but the depreciation key has not been defined for that asset category in the specified sales organization.
  The configuration for asset management is incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of necessary settings for the asset category in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration settings for asset accounting.
  Use transaction code OAOA to access the asset category settings.
  Verify that the asset category in question is correctly defined and that a depreciation key is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Define Depreciation Key:
  
  If the depreciation key is missing, you will need to create or assign a depreciation key to the asset category.
  Use transaction code OADB to define a new depreciation key if necessary.
  Ensure that the depreciation key is appropriate for the asset category and complies with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Assign Depreciation Key to Asset Category:
  
  After defining the depreciation key, go back to the asset category configuration and assign the newly created or existing depreciation key to the relevant asset category for the specified sales organization.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Organization Settings:
  
  Ensure that the sales organization is correctly set up and linked to the asset category in question.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for sales organizations and their relationship with asset categories.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAOA: Asset Category Configuration
  OADB: Depreciation Key Configuration
  OAYD: Assign Depreciation Key to Asset Category
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on asset accounting and depreciation settings.
  Consult your organization's SAP configuration documentation for specific business rules and practices.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the depreciation key is properly defined and assigned, you should be able to resolve the CRM_LEASING_ROE014 error effectively.