How To Fix FAA_MD155 - Deactivation not possible; area &1 has values from special depreciation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 155

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

What causes this issue?

You cannot deactivate the asset, since values from special 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD155 - Deactivation not possible; area &1 has values from special depreciation ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD155 indicates that deactivation of an asset is not possible because the asset has values from special depreciation in a specific area. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to deactivate an asset that has been subjected to special depreciation, which is a method of accelerating depreciation for tax or accounting purposes.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Special Depreciation: The asset has been subjected to special depreciation, which means that it has recorded values that are not standard and may affect the asset's financial reporting.
  Depreciation Areas: The specific area mentioned in the error message (area &1) has values that prevent the deactivation of the asset. This could be due to the asset being in a state where it cannot be deactivated without addressing the special depreciation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Areas: Identify the depreciation area mentioned in the error message. You can do this by navigating to the asset master record and reviewing the depreciation areas configured for that asset.
  
  
  Review Special Depreciation: Check if there are any special depreciation postings that need to be reversed or adjusted. You may need to consult with your finance team to understand the implications of reversing special depreciation.
  
  
  Adjust Asset Values: If necessary, you may need to adjust the asset values in the affected depreciation area. This could involve posting adjustments or corrections to the asset.
  
  
  Deactivate Special Depreciation: If applicable, you may need to deactivate or remove the special depreciation for the asset before attempting to deactivate the asset itself.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on handling special depreciation and asset deactivation.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes such as AS02 (Change Asset) or AS03 (Display Asset) to view and modify asset details.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Asset Accounting in your SAP system to ensure that they align with your organization's accounting policies.
  Depreciation Methods: Familiarize yourself with the different depreciation methods available in SAP and how they impact asset management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FAA_MD155 error and successfully deactivate the asset if appropriate.