How To Fix RECETM033 - &1: Asset useful life in val. area &4 (&2) does not match val. per. (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 033

• Message text: &1: Asset useful life in val. area &4 (&2) does not match val. per. (&3)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

The following applies for <ZH>non</>-leading depreciation areas:
INCLUDE RECA_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM033 - &1: Asset useful life in val. area &4 (&2) does not match val. per. (&3) ?

  The SAP error message RECETM033 indicates a mismatch between the useful life of an asset in a specific valuation area and the valuation period. This error typically arises during asset accounting transactions, such as when trying to post an asset transaction or during the year-end closing process.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Useful Life: The useful life of the asset defined in the asset master record does not match the expected useful life for the valuation area and period specified.
  Changes in Useful Life: If the useful life of the asset was changed after the asset was created, and the changes were not reflected in the relevant valuation area or period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that lead to discrepancies in how useful life is defined or calculated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03).
  Verify the useful life defined for the asset in the relevant valuation area.
  Ensure that the useful life is consistent with the expected values for the valuation period.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the valuation area in the asset accounting settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the useful life settings are correctly defined for the valuation area in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Useful Life:
  
  If there is a discrepancy, you may need to adjust the useful life in the asset master record (transaction code AS02) to match the expected values for the valuation area and period.
  
  
  
  Repost Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try reposting the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (for configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in Asset Accounting, particularly those related to useful life and depreciation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RECETM033 error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.