How To Fix FAA_MD154 - Deactivation not possible; area &1 has values from ordinary depreciation

FAA_MD154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Deactivation not possible; area &1 has values from ordinary depreciation

What causes this issue?

You cannot deactivate the asset, since values from ordinary depreciation
are still present in depreciation area &V1&.

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?

You can only trigger the deactivation of the asset when you post a
complete retirement or transfer. The system then sets the deactivation
date automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAA_MD154 - Details

• The SAP error message FAA_MD154 indicates that deactivation of an asset is not possible because the specified area (in this case, area &1) has values from ordinary depreciation. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to deactivate an asset that still has depreciation values recorded in the specified area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ordinary Depreciation Values: The asset in question has already been depreciated in the specified area, and SAP does not allow deactivation of assets that have depreciation values recorded.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow for deactivation due to existing financial transactions.
  Depreciation Areas: The error specifically points to a depreciation area that is still active and has recorded values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAA_MD154 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Values:
  
  Go to the asset master record and check the depreciation values in the specified area. You can do this by navigating to