How To Fix UPB157 - No financial statement item is entered for depreciation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: No financial statement item is entered for depreciation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB157 - No financial statement item is entered for depreciation ?

  The SAP error message UPB157, which states "No financial statement item is entered for depreciation," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the configuration of financial statement items related to depreciation.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The financial statement item for depreciation has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for the asset class is incomplete or if the relevant financial statement item has not been assigned.
  
  
  Incorrect Asset Class Settings: The asset class may not be properly set up to include the necessary financial statement items for depreciation.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The asset master record may not have the correct settings or may be missing required information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPB157 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Verify that the financial statement items for depreciation are correctly assigned to the relevant asset class. You can check the settings under "Depreciation Areas" and ensure that the financial statement item is specified.
  
  
  
  Assign Financial Statement Items:
  
  If the financial statement item is missing, you will need to assign it. This can be done in the configuration settings for the asset class. Ensure that the correct financial statement item is linked to the depreciation area.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master record (Transaction code: AS03) for the specific asset that is causing the error. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to depreciation.
  
  
  
  Run Depreciation Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a depreciation simulation (Transaction code: AFAB) to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on the correct setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAOA: Asset Class Configuration
  AS03: Display Asset
  AFAB: Run Depreciation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset accounting settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UPB157 error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.