How To Fix UCF6645 - Extraordinary amortization is deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 645

• Message text: Extraordinary amortization is deactivated

What causes this issue?

Extraordinary amortization is not activated in <ZK>System Utilization
</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6645 - Extraordinary amortization is deactivated ?

  The SAP error message UCF6645, which states "Extraordinary amortization is deactivated," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you attempt to perform an extraordinary amortization (or depreciation) on an asset, but the system settings do not allow for it.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The extraordinary amortization feature may not be activated in the asset accounting configuration. This can happen if the relevant settings in the asset class or company code are not properly configured.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class assigned to the asset may not allow for extraordinary amortization.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform extraordinary amortization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Configuration > Define Asset Classes.
  Ensure that the option for extraordinary amortization is activated for the relevant asset class.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data (Transaction code: AS03) to ensure that the asset is assigned to the correct asset class that allows extraordinary amortization.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform extraordinary amortization. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to extraordinary amortization to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the extraordinary amortization can now be processed without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and AS89 (Extraordinary Depreciation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCF6645 error and successfully perform extraordinary amortization on the asset in question.