How To Fix UPB155 - No percentage is entered for yearly depreciation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB - BPS: Balance sheet planning messages

• Message number: 155

• Message text: No percentage is entered for yearly depreciation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB155 - No percentage is entered for yearly depreciation ?

  The SAP error message UPB155, which states "No percentage is entered for yearly depreciation," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or when dealing with depreciation calculations in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a percentage value for yearly depreciation to be defined, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Depreciation Percentage: The most common cause is that the depreciation percentage for the asset or asset class has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the asset accounting settings, particularly in the depreciation areas.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of an asset, the depreciation percentage may have been inadvertently left blank.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the asset master record (transaction code AS02 for change or AS03 for display).
  Verify that the depreciation percentage is correctly entered in the relevant depreciation area.
  
  
  
  Review Depreciation Areas:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for asset accounting (transaction code SPRO).
  Check the settings for the relevant depreciation areas to ensure that the depreciation percentage is defined.
  
  
  
  Update Asset Class Settings:
  
  If the asset is part of a specific asset class, ensure that the asset class settings include the correct depreciation percentage.
  You can check this in the configuration under "Define Depreciation Areas" and "Define Asset Classes."
  
  
  
  Re-enter Missing Data:
  
  If you find that the depreciation percentage is missing, enter the appropriate percentage based on your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding asset depreciation to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the asset transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  OAYZ: Configuration for Depreciation Areas
  OAOA: Configuration for Asset Classes
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for UPB155 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on asset accounting and depreciation settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPB155 error and ensure that the necessary depreciation percentages are correctly configured in your SAP system.