How To Fix FAA_MD017 - Ledger &1 and its related depreciation areas have been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Ledger &1 and its related depreciation areas have been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD017 - Ledger &1 and its related depreciation areas have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD017 indicates that a ledger and its related depreciation areas have been deleted in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like posting or running a report) on an asset that is linked to a ledger or depreciation area that no longer exists.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Ledger/Depreciation Area: The most common cause is that the ledger or depreciation area has been deleted from the system. This can happen due to configuration changes or data cleanup activities.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the asset master data, such as references to non-existent ledgers or depreciation areas, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the necessary ledgers or depreciation areas were not included, this can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that the ledger and depreciation areas are correctly defined and active.
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the ledgers.
  Use transaction code OADB to check the depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Restore Deleted Items: If the ledger or depreciation area was deleted by mistake, you may need to restore it. This can involve re-creating the ledger or depreciation area in the system.
  
  
  Update Asset Master Data: If the ledger or depreciation area has been deleted, you may need to update the asset master data to remove references to the deleted items.
  
  Use transaction code AS02 to change the asset master data and ensure it points to valid ledgers and depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  OBY6: Define Ledgers
  OADB: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FAA_MD017 for any known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that asset postings can be processed without issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAA_MD017 error and ensure that your asset accounting processes function smoothly.