How To Fix FAA_MD158 - Deactivation not possible; area &1 has values from revaluation of APC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Deactivation not possible; area &1 has values from revaluation of APC

What causes this issue?

You cannot deactivate the asset, since values from a revaluation of APC
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD158 - Deactivation not possible; area &1 has values from revaluation of APC ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD158 indicates that deactivation of an asset is not possible because the specified area has values that are derived from the revaluation of the Acquisition and Production Cost (APC). This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to deactivate an asset that has been revalued, and the system prevents this action to maintain data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Revaluation of APC: The asset in question has undergone a revaluation process, which means that its acquisition cost has been adjusted. This adjustment creates values in the asset's depreciation areas that are tied to the revaluation.
  Active Depreciation Areas: The asset may have active depreciation areas that are still reflecting the revalued amounts, making it impossible to deactivate the asset without addressing these values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Depreciation Areas: Review the depreciation areas associated with the asset. Identify which areas have values from the revaluation process.
  Reversal of Revaluation: If appropriate, consider reversing the revaluation. This can be done by executing a revaluation reversal transaction (e.g., using transaction code AB08) to remove the revaluation amounts from the asset.
  Deactivate Depreciation Areas: If the asset is no longer needed, you may need to deactivate the relevant depreciation areas before attempting to deactivate the asset itself. This can be done through the asset master record.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your version of SAP and your organization's configuration.
  Asset Transfer: If the asset is still needed but cannot be deactivated, consider transferring it to another cost center or location where it can be managed differently.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AB01: Asset acquisition
  AB02: Asset transfer
  AB08: Reversal of asset transactions
  AS02: Change asset master data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform asset deactivation and related transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.