How To Fix FC283 - Index life may not be less than account life; index life corrected

FC283 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Index life may not be less than account life; index life corrected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC283 - Index life may not be less than account life; index life corrected ?

  The SAP error message FC283 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the index life and the account life in the context of asset accounting. Specifically, it means that the index life of an asset cannot be less than its account life. This is a validation check to ensure that the asset's depreciation and useful life are consistent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The index life of the asset was entered incorrectly, possibly as a result of a manual entry mistake.
  Configuration Issue: The asset master data may have been configured incorrectly, leading to an inconsistency between the index life and account life.
  Changes in Asset Life: If the account life of the asset was changed after the index life was set, it may lead to this error if the index life is not adjusted accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Asset Master Data: Check the asset master data for the specific asset that is generating the error. Look for