How To Fix FAA_POST208 - &1: Accumulated depreciation in area &2 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_POST - FIAA Posting Messages (Object-Oriented Kernel)

• Message number: 208

• Message text: &1: Accumulated depreciation in area &2 not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered accumulated depreciation, interest, or revaluations in
depreciation area &V2& for fixed asset &V1&.
This is <ZH>not</> allowed because the fixed asset in depreciation area
&V2& is assigned to a group asset.

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?

Enter the accumulated depreciation, interest, or revaluations on the
group asset.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_POST208 - &1: Accumulated depreciation in area &2 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FAA_POST208 indicates that there is an issue with posting accumulated depreciation in a specific area of the Asset Accounting module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to post accumulated depreciation in a depreciation area where it is not allowed, often due to configuration settings or the status of the asset.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The depreciation area may not be configured to allow postings of accumulated depreciation. This can happen if the area is set up for a specific purpose (e.g., tax purposes) and does not allow for accumulated depreciation postings.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not permit further postings, such as being retired or fully depreciated.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings in that area.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may not be appropriate for the selected depreciation area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the Asset Accounting