How To Fix FAA_CFG_CHECK117 - Chart of depreciation &1 is a sample and can only be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_CFG_CHECK - Message Class for consistency check of CFG objects

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Chart of depreciation &1 is a sample and can only be copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_CFG_CHECK117 - Chart of depreciation &1 is a sample and can only be copied ?

  The SAP error message FAA_CFG_CHECK117 indicates that you are trying to make changes to a chart of depreciation that is defined as a sample chart. In SAP, sample charts of depreciation are provided as templates and cannot be modified directly. Instead, they are intended to be copied to create a new chart of depreciation that can be customized according to your organization's requirements.
  Cause:
  
  You are attempting to modify a chart of depreciation that is marked as a sample (e.g., chart of depreciation 01).
  Sample charts are designed to serve as templates and are not meant for direct changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Copy the Sample Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAVT (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Depreciation Areas > Define Chart of Depreciation).
  Select the sample chart of depreciation you want to copy.
  Use the "Copy" function to create a new chart of depreciation based on the sample.
  Assign a new name and make any necessary adjustments to the copied chart.
  
  
  
  Modify the New Chart:
  
  After copying, you can now modify the new chart of depreciation as needed for your organization’s requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the new chart of depreciation is properly configured and assigned to the relevant company codes and areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAVT: Define Chart of Depreciation
  OAYZ: Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on charts of depreciation and their configuration.
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always create a backup or document the original settings before making changes to configurations.
  Test the new chart of depreciation in a development or test environment before applying it in production.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAA_CFG_CHECK117 error and successfully create and modify a chart of depreciation tailored to your needs.