How To Fix FIQA_LOC313 - Define depreciation area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIQA_LOC - FI Localization for Qatar

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Define depreciation area &1

What causes this issue?

You have not defined the depreciation area.

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?

Define depreciation area in Customizing for

<ZK>Financial Accounting</>


<ZK>Financial Accounting</>

<ZK>Financial Accounting (New)</>



under <ZK>Asset Accounting -> Valuation-> Depreciation Areas -> Define
Depreciation Areas.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIQA_LOC313 - Define depreciation area &1 ?

  The SAP error message FIQA_LOC313, which states "Define depreciation area &1," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when the system is unable to find a defined depreciation area for a specific asset or transaction. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing settings in the asset accounting module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area specified in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of configuration in the Asset Accounting settings.
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master record may reference a depreciation area that has not been set up.
  Missing Integration: If the asset accounting is integrated with other modules (like Financial Accounting), there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Depreciation Area:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Transaction Code: OAYZ (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with General Ledger > Define Depreciation Areas).
  Check if the depreciation area mentioned in the error message is defined. If not, create it by specifying the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction Code: AS03 to display the asset master record.
  Verify that the depreciation area in question is correctly assigned to the asset. If it is not, you may need to adjust the asset master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configuration settings for asset accounting are correctly set up. This includes checking the integration settings with the general ledger and ensuring that all required depreciation areas are defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on how to properly set up depreciation areas.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS01 (Create Asset)
  AS02 (Change Asset)
  AS03 (Display Asset)
  OAYZ (Define Depreciation Areas)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to depreciation areas and asset accounting.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset accounting settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the asset accounting functions as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIQA_LOC313 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is correct.