How To Fix RECEPR145 - The sum of depreciation for start of consideration is negative &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECEPR - Messages for Contract Valuation

• Message number: 145

• Message text: The sum of depreciation for start of consideration is negative &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECEPR145 - The sum of depreciation for start of consideration is negative &1 ?

  The SAP error message RECEPR145 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of depreciation in the Asset Accounting module. Specifically, the message states that "The sum of depreciation for the start of consideration is negative," which means that the system has detected a negative value for the total depreciation amount that should be considered at the start of a given period.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master data may have incorrect values, such as negative acquisition costs or incorrect depreciation keys.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to the asset values or depreciation amounts may have resulted in a negative total.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the depreciation areas or the settings for the asset class.
  Posting Errors: Previous postings related to the asset may have been incorrectly entered, leading to discrepancies in the depreciation calculation.
  Transfer of Assets: If assets were transferred between different company codes or controlling areas, it may have resulted in negative values if not handled correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data for the affected asset. Ensure that all values, including acquisition costs and depreciation keys, are correct.
  Review Depreciation Calculation: Check the depreciation calculation for the asset. You can use transaction code AW01N to analyze the asset and its depreciation history.
  Correct Manual Adjustments: If there were any manual adjustments made, verify their correctness and make necessary corrections.
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the configuration for the asset class and depreciation areas is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for the depreciation keys and the calculation methods.
  Posting Review: Review previous postings related to the asset to identify any errors. You can use transaction codes like AB03 (Display Asset Document) to check the postings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling depreciation issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AW01N: Asset Explorer to view asset details.
  AB03: Display Asset Document to check postings.
  OAYZ: Configuration for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.