How To Fix FAA_MD124 - It is not possible to delete a depr area because the asset is capitalized

FAA_MD124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 124

• Message text: It is not possible to delete a depr area because the asset is capitalized

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a depreciation area from asset &V2& in company code
&V1&.
However, once an asset is capitalized in at least one accounting
principle<(>,<)> this is <ZH>not</> allowed.

System Response

The process is terminated.

How to fix this error?

If you don?t need the valuation for this depreciation area in the asset
master record anymore, you can post a full retirement to it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD124 - It is not possible to delete a depr area because the asset is capitalized ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD124 indicates that you are trying to delete a depreciation area for an asset that has already been capitalized. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to modify or delete a depreciation area that is linked to an asset that has been capitalized in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Capitalization Status: The asset has been capitalized, meaning that it has been fully processed in the system, and its financial data is already recorded.
  Depreciation Area: The depreciation area you are trying to delete is associated with the asset's capitalized value, which prevents its deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that financial records remain consistent and accurate. Deleting a depreciation area from a capitalized asset could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify the status of the asset. If it has been capitalized, you cannot delete the depreciation area directly.
  Uncapitalization: If