How To Fix KM287 - Depreciation area & is a parallel area to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Depreciation area & is a parallel area to &

What causes this issue?

In asset management, different currencies are displayed using parallel
depreciation areas.
The parallel depreciation areas are transferred together with the
actual depreciation area. You consequently cannot select one only.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select the actual depreciation area (&V2&).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM287 - Depreciation area & is a parallel area to & ?

  The SAP error message KM287 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of depreciation areas in Asset Accounting (FI-AA). This error occurs when there is a conflict or inconsistency in the settings of depreciation areas, particularly when a depreciation area is defined as a parallel area but is not set up correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The depreciation area in question is not properly configured as a parallel area in the system.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings of the depreciation areas, such as missing or incorrect assignment of the parallel area.
  Master Data Issues: The asset master data may not be correctly set up to reflect the intended depreciation areas.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Depreciation > Define Depreciation Areas.
  Ensure that the depreciation area in question is correctly defined as a parallel area and that it