AA657 - You cannot manage special depreciation in area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 657

• Message text: You cannot manage special depreciation in area &

INCLUDE 'AA_AFA_ERROR' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

What causes this issue?

According its Customizing definition, special depreciation cannot be
managed in area &V1&. The posting being processed, however, changes
special depreciation.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the amount entered and the transaction type.

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AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA657 - You cannot manage special depreciation in area & ?

  The SAP error message AA657, which states "You cannot manage special depreciation in area &," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an attempt to manage special depreciation in a depreciation area that is not configured to handle it. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The depreciation area in question is not set up to manage special depreciation. This can happen if the configuration for the asset accounting is incomplete or incorrect.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class associated with the asset may not allow for special depreciation.
  Depreciation Type: The depreciation type assigned to the area may not support special depreciation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Depreciation > Define Depreciation Areas.
  Ensure that the depreciation area you are working with is configured to allow special depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class:
  
  Check the asset class settings (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Ensure that the asset class allows for special depreciation. You may need to adjust the settings to enable it.
  
  
  
  Adjust Depreciation Type:
  
  Verify the depreciation type assigned to the depreciation area. Ensure that it is set up to handle special depreciation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting and special depreciation for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special Depreciation: This is a method of depreciation that allows for additional depreciation to be applied to an asset, often used for tax purposes or to reflect a decrease in value due to obsolescence.
  Depreciation Areas: In SAP, different depreciation areas can be set up to manage different types of depreciation (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing assets.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP FI-AA consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.