How To Fix J3REVAL026 - Acc. det. &, depr. area &: define depr. reval. account for retirement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3REVAL - Fixed assets revaluation

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Acc. det. &, depr. area &: define depr. reval. account for retirement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3REVAL026 - Acc. det. &, depr. area &: define depr. reval. account for retirement ?

  The SAP error message J3REVAL026 typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an issue with the configuration of depreciation revaluation accounts for asset retirements. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined depreciation revaluation account for the specified account determination and depreciation area.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined depreciation revaluation account for the retirement of assets in the specified depreciation area. This can happen if:
  
  The configuration for asset accounting is incomplete.
  The necessary accounts have not been set up in the account determination settings.
  The asset class or depreciation area does not have the required settings for retirement transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to define the depreciation revaluation account for the retirement of assets. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide) > Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Account Determination > Define Depreciation Revaluation Accounts.
  
  
  
  Define the Account:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the relevant account determination for the depreciation area and asset class that is causing the error.
  Ensure that you have an account defined for the "Retirement" transaction type. This is typically done by specifying the appropriate G/L account that will be used for the depreciation revaluation during asset retirement.
  
  
  
  Check Depreciation Areas:
  
  Ensure that the depreciation area in question is correctly set up to handle retirements and that it is linked to the correct asset class.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which accounts to use, consult your financial accounting team or refer to SAP documentation for guidance on the appropriate accounts for your specific business scenario.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAYZ (for account determination) and OABW (for asset classes) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J3REVAL026 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is complete and functional.