AA674 - There is no separate period weighting defined for fiscal year &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 674

• Message text: There is no separate period weighting defined for fiscal year &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA674 - There is no separate period weighting defined for fiscal year &1. ?

  The SAP error message AA674 indicates that there is no separate period weighting defined for the specified fiscal year in the Asset Accounting module. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires period weighting, such as posting an asset transaction or running a report that involves asset values.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system expects a period weighting configuration for the specified fiscal year, but it has not been defined in the system. Period weighting is used in asset accounting to determine how asset values are distributed across different periods, especially when dealing with depreciation or other asset-related calculations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the period weighting for the specified fiscal year. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Transaction:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Asset Accounting Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Valuation -> Define Period Weighting.
  
  
  
  Define Period Weighting:
  
  In the period weighting configuration, you will need to create or modify the settings for the fiscal year in question. Ensure that you specify the correct period weights for each period of the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After defining the period weighting, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Try to perform the operation that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYZ: This transaction code can be used to directly access the period weighting configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on period weighting and its implications on asset transactions.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Support:
  
  If you continue to experience issues after defining the period weighting, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA674 error and ensure that your asset accounting processes function correctly.