How To Fix FAA_MD151 - Depr. key &1: You must not maintain the useful life for special deprec.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Depr. key &1: You must not maintain the useful life for special deprec.

What causes this issue?

You try to maintain the expired useful life in years/periods for special
depreciation.
However, depreciation key &V1& is <ZH>not </>defined for special
depreciation.

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 delete your entries for the useful life in years/periods for
special depreciation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD151 - Depr. key &1: You must not maintain the useful life for special deprec. ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD151 indicates an issue related to the depreciation key in the Asset Accounting module. Specifically, it suggests that you are trying to maintain a useful life for a special depreciation that should not have a useful life defined.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to set a useful life for an asset that is using a depreciation key that is configured for special depreciation.
  The depreciation key you are using does not allow for the specification of a useful life, which is typically the case for special depreciation keys.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Depreciation Key:
  
  Go to the configuration of the depreciation key in the SAP system (Transaction code: OADB).
  Verify if the depreciation key is indeed set up for special depreciation. If it is, you should not be entering a useful life for assets using this key.
  
  
  
  Remove the Useful Life:
  
  If you are maintaining an asset master record, navigate to the asset master data (Transaction code: AS02 for change).
  Remove the entry for the useful life in the relevant fields for the asset that is using the special depreciation key.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Depreciation Key:
  
  If you need to maintain a useful life for the asset, consider using a different depreciation key that allows for this. You may need to create a new depreciation key if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific configurations and rules for depreciation keys in your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Keys: These are used to determine how an asset is depreciated over time. Different keys can have different rules regarding useful life, special depreciation, and other factors.
  Asset Master Data: This is where you maintain all relevant information about an asset, including its depreciation settings.
  Special Depreciation: This is a method of depreciation that allows for accelerated depreciation in certain circumstances, often used for tax purposes or to reflect the actual usage of an asset.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.