How To Fix FILAE006 - Assignment not allowed, the assigned area &2 adopts values from another

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FILAE - Messages for Lease Accounting Engine

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Assignment not allowed, the assigned area &2 adopts values from another

What causes this issue?

You assigned accounting principle &V1& to depreciation area &V2& from
chart of depereciation &V3&. This assignment is not allowed, since
according to its Customizing settings, depreciation area &V2& adopts
its values from depreciation area &V4&.

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?

Check the assignment, or the Customizing settings in Asset Accounting
for depreciation area &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FILAE006 - Assignment not allowed, the assigned area &2 adopts values from another ?

  The SAP error message FILAE006 ("Assignment not allowed, the assigned area &2 adopts values from another") typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the assignment of asset areas. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign an asset area that is not allowed because it is set to adopt values from another area.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The asset area you are trying to assign may be configured to adopt values from another area, which means it cannot have its own independent values.
  Incorrect Assignment: The asset area assignment may not be compatible with the current configuration of the asset accounting settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the asset master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Asset Accounting configuration settings in SPRO.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Asset Areas.
  Verify the settings for the asset area in question. Ensure that it is not set to adopt values from another area if you intend to assign it independently.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the asset in question. Ensure that the asset area assignments are correct and that there are no conflicts.
  You can use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master data and review the assigned areas.
  
  
  
  Adjust Assignments:
  
  If the asset area is indeed meant to adopt values from another area, ensure that you are assigning it correctly according to the configuration.
  If you need to change the assignment, you may need to adjust the configuration or the asset master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to asset area assignments for further insights into the specific configurations and requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset master data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FILAE006 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on Asset Accounting to better understand the configuration and assignment of asset areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FILAE006 error and implement a solution to resolve it.