How To Fix /SAPNEA/J_SC079 - Die depreciate completion date is future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPNEA/J_SC -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Die depreciate completion date is future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC079 - Die depreciate completion date is future ?

  The SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC079 Die depreciate completion date is future typically indicates that there is an issue with the depreciation completion date for an asset in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system detects that the completion date for the depreciation run is set to a future date, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Set: The most common cause of this error is that the depreciation completion date has been inadvertently set to a date that is beyond the current date.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that are not aligned with the current date or fiscal year.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have entered an incorrect date while processing asset transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Completion Date:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the depreciation completion date is set (e.g., transaction code AFAB for running depreciation).
  Verify the completion date and ensure it is set to a date that is not in the future.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  If the date is indeed set in the future, change it to the current date or a past date as appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for any inconsistencies or incorrect entries that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Run Depreciation in Correct Period:
  
  Ensure that you are running the depreciation for the correct fiscal period. If you are trying to run depreciation for a future period, you may need to wait until that period is open.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AFAB (Run Depreciation), AS03 (Display Asset), and OAYZ (Asset Accounting Configuration).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Asset Accounting for more detailed information on depreciation runs and asset management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset data and run depreciation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully run the depreciation process in SAP.