How To Fix FIAAIT_IS012 - Base depreciation area &1 is not selected !

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIAAIT_IS - IT FI-AA IS

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Base depreciation area &1 is not selected !

What causes this issue?

In the customizing, the value &V1& has been specified for the parameter
Base Depreciation Area (IT_BASE_DEPR_AREA).
Even if the report is executed for multiple depreciation areas, the PDF
printout created by report displays depreciation parameters from only
one depreciation area, which is customized as the Base Depreciation
Area.
This is why it is unexpected that the report will be executed for
depreciation areas not including Base Depreciation Area.

System Response

Report issues this Warning message to inform about unexpected behavior.

How to fix this error?

When executing report, include Base depreciation area into the list of
selected depreciation areas.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIAAIT_IS012 - Base depreciation area &1 is not selected ! ?

  The SAP error message "FIAAIT_IS012 Base depreciation area &1 is not selected!" typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the configuration of depreciation areas for an asset. This error indicates that the specified base depreciation area (denoted by &1) has not been selected or configured properly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The base depreciation area may not be selected in the asset master record or in the configuration settings for the company code.
  Missing Settings: The depreciation area might not be defined in the asset accounting configuration for the relevant company code.
  Asset Master Record: The asset master record may not have the necessary depreciation areas assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Record (Transaction Code: AS02).
  Check the "Depreciation Areas" tab to ensure that the base depreciation area is selected and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Depreciation Areas.
  Ensure that the base depreciation area is defined and selected for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code settings allow for the use of the specified base depreciation area.
  Check if the base depreciation area is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any specific requirements or additional settings that may be needed for the base depreciation area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the asset transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Areas: In SAP, depreciation areas are used to manage different types of depreciation calculations (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation).
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Proper configuration of asset accounting is crucial for accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset records.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.