How To Fix FAA_TP_SIL004 - Area &1 does not post depreciation to general ledger. No check made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_TP_SIL - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Implementing a New Ledger

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Area &1 does not post depreciation to general ledger. No check made

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_TP_SIL004 - Area &1 does not post depreciation to general ledger. No check made ?

  The SAP error message FAA_TP_SIL004 indicates that the specified area (in this case, &1) does not post depreciation to the general ledger, and therefore, no check is made. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is a configuration issue related to the asset area settings.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The asset area in question is configured not to post depreciation to the general ledger. This can happen if the area is set up for internal reporting purposes only or if it is a non-posting area.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class associated with the asset may have settings that prevent depreciation from being posted to the general ledger.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any postings from being made.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type used may not be configured to allow postings to the general ledger.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Verify the settings for the asset area in question. Ensure that the area is set to post depreciation to the general ledger if that is the intended behavior.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Settings:
  
  Check the asset class settings (Transaction code: OAOA) to ensure that the depreciation posting settings are correctly configured to allow postings to the general ledger.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the relevant fiscal year and period. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Review the transaction type settings (Transaction code: OAOA) to ensure that it is configured to allow postings to the general ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI-AA consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYZ: Configuration for Asset Areas
  OAOA: Configuration for Asset Classes
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to asset accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.