How To Fix REISLM037 - Too many depreciation areas were found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REISLM - Information System: Land Use Management (LUM)

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Too many depreciation areas were found

What causes this issue?

The number of depreciation areas exceeds the maximum allowed. A maximum
of five depreciation areas can be evaluated in parallel.

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?

Limit the number of depreciation areas on the selection screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REISLM037 - Too many depreciation areas were found ?

  The SAP error message REISLM037, which states "Too many depreciation areas were found," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when the system encounters an issue with the number of depreciation areas assigned to an asset or during the processing of asset-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Depreciation Areas: The error is triggered when an asset is assigned more depreciation areas than the system can handle for a particular operation. This can happen if the configuration allows for too many depreciation areas to be assigned to a single asset.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the asset accounting module may not align with the business requirements, leading to an excessive number of depreciation areas being assigned.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in assets being assigned more depreciation areas than intended.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Depreciation Areas: Check the asset master data to see how many depreciation areas are assigned. You can do this by navigating to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and reviewing the depreciation areas.
  Limit Depreciation Areas: If there are too many depreciation areas assigned, consider limiting the number of depreciation areas for the asset. This can be done by adjusting the asset master data or changing the configuration settings in the asset accounting module.
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module to ensure that the number of depreciation areas is appropriate for your business needs. You can access the configuration through the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Integration ? Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  Data Cleanup: If the issue arose from data migration, perform a cleanup of the asset master data to ensure that only the necessary depreciation areas are assigned.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to asset accounting for any specific guidelines or limitations regarding depreciation areas.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing depreciation areas.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to asset master data and configuration settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Asset Accounting for further assistance.