How To Fix /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL086 - Please define PID(AFP) for chart of depreciaton.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Please define PID(AFP) for chart of depreciaton.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL086 - Please define PID(AFP) for chart of depreciaton. ?

  The SAP error message /ILE/ANNX_GENERAL086 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the chart of depreciation, specifically that the "PID (AFP)" (which stands for "Posting Interface Document" for Asset Accounting) has not been defined for the specified chart of depreciation.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The chart of depreciation you are trying to use does not have a corresponding Posting Interface Document (PID) defined.
  There may be a configuration issue in the Asset Accounting module where the necessary settings for the chart of depreciation are incomplete or missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the PID for the chart of depreciation. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Integration -> Define Chart of Depreciation.
  
  
  
  Select the Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Find the chart of depreciation that is causing the error.
  Ensure that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define the PID:
  
  In the configuration settings for the selected chart of depreciation, look for the option to define the Posting Interface Document (PID).
  Enter the necessary details to create or link the PID to the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, perform a test transaction that previously caused the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OAYZ (for defining the chart of depreciation) or OAYD (for defining the asset classes) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed guidance on configuring charts of depreciation and related settings.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorization to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or dependencies that need to be addressed.