How To Fix FAA_MD009 - Depreciation area &1 is not assigned in the asset class or main asset

FAA_MD009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Depreciation area &1 is not assigned in the asset class or main asset

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& is <ZH>not</> assigned in the asset class or main
asset.
This error can occur in the following situations:
You are creating a main asset with default data inherited from the asset
class. And you are adding depreciation area &V1& to the main asset.
However, depreciation area &V1& is <ZH>not</> assigned to the asset
class. This is <ZH>not</> allowed.
You are adding depreciation area &V1& to a sub asset.
However, &V1& is <ZH>not</> assigned to the main asset. This is not
allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please choose a depreciation area that is assigned to the asset class or
to the main asset.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD009 - Depreciation area &1 is not assigned in the asset class or main asset ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD009 indicates that a specific depreciation area is not assigned to the asset class or the main asset. This error typically occurs during asset transactions, such as when trying to post an acquisition or transfer of an asset.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The depreciation area specified in the transaction is not assigned to the asset class or the main asset in the configuration settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The asset class may not have been properly configured to include the required depreciation areas.
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master record may not have the correct settings or may be incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAA_MD009 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (or navigate through the SAP menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Asset Class > Define Asset Class).
  Verify that the depreciation area in question is assigned to the relevant asset class.
  
  
  
  Check Depreciation