What is depreciation trace in SAP FI-AA - Asset Accounting?

SAP Term: depreciation trace

• Component: FI-AA

• Component Name: Asset Accounting

• Description: A hierarchical representation of internal steps in the calculation of depreciation. The depreciation trace shows the individual steps performed by the SAP System, by displaying each action in a tree structure. The depreciation trace makes the calculation of depreciation transparent. You can find errors in the depreciation calculation by analyzing the depreciation trace.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  Depreciation trace is a feature in SAP Asset Accounting (FI-AA) that allows users to track the depreciation of an asset over its lifetime. It records the depreciation amounts for each period and provides a detailed overview of the asset’s depreciation history.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the depreciation trace feature, users must first set up the asset in SAP Asset Accounting. Once the asset is set up, users can enter the depreciation amounts for each period and view the depreciation trace report to see the asset’s depreciation history.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an asset in SAP Asset Accounting, it is important to enter accurate information about the asset’s purchase date, useful life, and other relevant details. This will ensure that the depreciation trace report is accurate and up-to-date.
  
  Related Information: 
  The depreciation trace feature is closely related to other features in SAP Asset Accounting such as asset retirement and transfer. It is also related to other financial reporting features such as balance sheet and income statement reports.