How To Fix AA662 - SYST: You cannot change the depreciation periods

AA662 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 662

• Message text: SYST: You cannot change the depreciation periods

INCLUDE 'AA_AFA_ERROR' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

What causes this issue?

Processing terminated because the number of depreciation periods in
company code &V1& has been changed. However, you cannot change the
number of periods in your live (productive) system.

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?

Change the depreciation periods back to the original value in company
code &V1&. The number of depreciation periods is determined by the
fiscal year version and the use of half-periods. At least one of these
parameters was changed.
If you want to change your system so that you can now work with
half-periods, you have to use depreciation keys with time-dependent
period control in that company code.
If you need to make general changes to the number of periods for
calculating depreciation per fiscal year, you will have to consult your
system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA662 - SYST: You cannot change the depreciation periods ?

  The SAP error message AA662 ("SYST: You cannot change the depreciation periods") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an attempt to modify the depreciation periods of an asset that has already been posted or has transactions recorded against it. This restriction is in place to maintain the integrity of financial data and ensure that historical records remain consistent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Posted Transactions: The asset has already had depreciation posted for the periods in question.
  Locked Periods: The periods you are trying to change may be locked in the system, preventing any modifications.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being retired or fully depreciated.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module may restrict changes to depreciation periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Transactions: Review the asset's transaction history to see if there are any posted transactions for the periods you are trying to