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

FAA_MD155 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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