How To Fix G00399 - A (geometrical) declining-balance depreciation needs a percentage rate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 399

• Message text: A (geometrical) declining-balance depreciation needs a percentage rate

What causes this issue?

Percentage rate is missing from geometrical declining-balance
amortization.

System Response

You selected the "declining-balance" amortization method. This requires
a percentage rate.

How to fix this error?

Enter a percentage rate or select a different amortization method.

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 G00399 - A (geometrical) declining-balance depreciation needs a percentage rate ?

  The SAP error message G00399 A indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the depreciation method for an asset in the system. Specifically, it points out that for geometrical declining-balance depreciation, a percentage rate must be specified. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Percentage Rate: The error occurs when the depreciation method set for the asset is geometrical declining-balance, but the required percentage rate for depreciation has not been defined in the asset master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset accounting settings or the specific asset class that does not have the necessary parameters set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02 for change or AS03 for display).
  Verify the depreciation area settings and ensure that a percentage rate is specified for the geometrical declining-balance method.
  
  
  
  Update the Depreciation Rate:
  
  If the percentage rate is missing, enter the appropriate rate for the geometrical declining-balance depreciation method.
  Save the changes to the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration of the asset class (transaction code OAOA).
  Ensure that the depreciation method is correctly configured and that the percentage rate is defined for the geometrical declining-balance method.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on setting up depreciation methods and rates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Methods: Understand the different depreciation methods available in SAP, including straight-line, declining-balance, and geometrical declining-balance.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  OAOA: Asset Class Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to asset accounting and depreciation methods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G00399 A error and ensure that your asset depreciation settings are correctly configured.