How To Fix J2160 - &4 Periodic effective capital not calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 160

• Message text: &4 Periodic effective capital not calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2160 - &4 Periodic effective capital not calculated ?

  The SAP error message J2160, which states "Periodic effective capital not calculated," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system is unable to calculate the periodic effective capital for an asset. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the asset class may not be set up correctly, or the necessary settings for periodic effective capital calculation are missing.
  Incomplete Asset Master Data: The asset master data may be incomplete or incorrect, such as missing values for important fields like acquisition date, useful life, or depreciation area.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the relevant fiscal year, preventing the calculation from being executed.
  Depreciation Run Not Executed: If the depreciation run has not been executed for the relevant period, the system will not have the necessary data to calculate the effective capital.
  Errors in Previous Periods: If there were errors in previous periods that were not resolved, it could affect the current period's calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the asset class in transaction code OAOA (Asset Class) and ensure that all necessary settings for periodic effective capital calculation are correctly defined.
  Review Asset Master Data: Use transaction code AS03 (Display Asset) to check the asset master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled in.
  Open Posting Periods: Verify that the posting period is open for the relevant fiscal year. You can check this in transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  Execute Depreciation Run: If the depreciation run has not been executed, run it using transaction code AFAB (Depreciation Run) for the relevant period.
  Check for Previous Errors: Investigate any errors in previous periods that may need to be resolved. You can use transaction code S_ALR_87011990 (Asset History Sheet) to review asset transactions and identify any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AFAB (Depreciation Run).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Asset Accounting for detailed information on periodic effective capital calculations and related processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.