What is 'depreciation stop during shutdown' in SAP FI-AA - Asset Accounting?

depreciation stop during shutdown - Overview

• Component: FI-AA

• Component Name: Asset Accounting

• Description: A depreciation stoppage because of a temporary asset shutdown.

depreciation stop during shutdown - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Depreciation stop during shutdown is a feature in SAP FI-AA Asset Accounting that allows users to temporarily suspend the depreciation of an asset during a period of shutdown. This feature is useful for companies that have assets that are not used during certain periods of time, such as seasonal businesses or businesses with seasonal shutdowns. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the depreciation stop during shutdown feature, users must first create a depreciation area in the asset master record. This area will be used to store the depreciation data for the asset. Once the area is created, users can then enter the start and end dates for the period of shutdown. During this period, the system will not calculate any depreciation for the asset. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the depreciation stop during shutdown feature, it is important to ensure that all relevant data is entered correctly. This includes entering the correct start and end dates for the period of shutdown, as well as any other relevant information such as the type of depreciation being used. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the depreciation stop during shutdown feature in SAP FI-AA Asset Accounting, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.