How To Fix FAA_MD021 - Add depreciation area &2 first as &1 takes over parameters from it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Add depreciation area &2 first as &1 takes over parameters from it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD021 - Add depreciation area &2 first as &1 takes over parameters from it ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD021 typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the configuration of depreciation areas for an asset. This error indicates that you are trying to assign a depreciation area that is dependent on another depreciation area, but the dependent area has not been defined or activated yet.
  Cause:
  The error message FAA_MD021 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify an asset master record and you have specified a depreciation area (e.g., area &1) that is supposed to take over parameters from another depreciation area (e.g., area &2).
  The depreciation area &2 has not been defined or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the required depreciation area is set up correctly. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Areas:
  
  Go to the transaction code OADB (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Integration -> Define Depreciation Areas).
  Verify that both depreciation areas &1 and &2 are defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate Depreciation Area:
  
  If depreciation area &2 is not activated, you need to activate it. This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  If you are creating or modifying an asset, ensure that the asset master data is correctly set up to reflect the necessary depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the depreciation areas is correct, including the settings for how they interact with each other (e.g., whether one area is set to take over values from another).
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or modify the asset again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OADB: Configuration for Depreciation Areas.
  AS01: Create Asset.
  AS02: Change Asset.
  AS03: Display Asset.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on depreciation areas and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAA_MD021 error and successfully manage your asset master data in SAP.