What is 'accumulated depreciation' in SAP SRD-FIN-FA - FIN-Fixed Assets?

accumulated depreciation - Overview

• Component: SRD-FIN-FA

• Component Name: FIN-Fixed Assets

• Description: Sum of depreciation charges taken to date on a fixed asset.

accumulated depreciation - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Accumulated depreciation is an accounting term used to describe the total amount of depreciation that has been recorded for an asset over its useful life. It is a non-cash expense that reduces the value of an asset on the balance sheet. In SAP, accumulated depreciation is tracked in the Fixed Assets (FA) component of the Financial Accounting (FI) module. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, accumulated depreciation is tracked in the Fixed Assets (FA) component of the Financial Accounting (FI) module. To view accumulated depreciation for an asset, go to the Asset Explorer screen and select the asset you want to view. The accumulated depreciation will be listed in the “Accumulated Depreciation” field. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When recording accumulated depreciation in SAP, it is important to ensure that all entries are accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that your financial statements are accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use SAP to track accumulated depreciation, please refer to the SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.