How To Fix KM257 - No account "unplanned depreciation" was found for asset &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 257

• Message text: No account "unplanned depreciation" was found for asset &

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained an accumulated depreciation account for
unplanned depreciation for the chart of accounts &V2& and account
allocation key &V3& in depreciation area &V4&.

System Response

The system did not transfer the value for this asset.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the data in Customizing for Asset Accounting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM257 - No account "unplanned depreciation" was found for asset & ?

  The SAP error message KM257 indicates that the system could not find an account for "unplanned depreciation" for a specific asset. This typically occurs during the execution of depreciation runs or when trying to post unplanned depreciation for an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the account for unplanned depreciation has not been defined in the asset account determination settings.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the asset class may not include the necessary account for unplanned depreciation.
  Incorrect Asset Class: The asset may be assigned to an asset class that does not have the required account settings.
  Changes in Chart of Accounts: If there have been recent changes to the chart of accounts or account determination settings, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Determination:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or OAOA) to check the account determination for the asset class.
  Ensure that the account for unplanned depreciation is correctly assigned in the configuration for the relevant asset class.
  
  
  
  Define Unplanned Depreciation Account:
  
  If the account is missing, you need to define it. Navigate to the configuration path:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Account Determination > Define Account Determination for Depreciation Areas.
  
  
  Ensure that the account for unplanned depreciation is specified for the relevant depreciation area.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Settings:
  
  Check the asset class settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to include unplanned depreciation accounts.
  Use transaction code OAOA to review and modify asset class settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the depreciation posting to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct account to use, consult your financial accounting documentation or speak with your finance team to determine the appropriate account for unplanned depreciation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Account determination settings.
  OAOA: Asset class configuration.
  AFAB: Execute depreciation run.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account determination settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM257 error and ensure that unplanned depreciation can be processed correctly for the affected asset.