AA694 - Posting rules in area & are different from area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Posting rules in area & are different from area &

What causes this issue?

The depreciation posting run cannot be carried out. The posting rules
in the derived area &V1& are different from the rules for area &V2&.
Since these two areas are mutually dependent, they cannot have
different posting cycles or different distribution rules (for
proportional distribution or depreciation for past periods)

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?

Correct your posting rules using the appropriate Customizing function.
After you make this correction, you can start the depreciation
posting run again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA694 - Posting rules in area & are different from area & ?

  The SAP error message AA694 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the posting rules between two different areas in Asset Accounting (AA). This typically occurs when you are trying to post an asset transaction that involves multiple areas (for example, book depreciation and tax depreciation) and the posting rules for these areas do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Different Posting Rules: The posting rules for the asset in the two areas are not aligned. This can happen if the configuration for the asset is inconsistent across different areas.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset accounting settings, particularly in the area settings for the asset.
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may have been set up incorrectly, leading to different posting rules being applied in different areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Configuration:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Data (transaction code AS03) and check the configuration for the asset in both areas.
  Ensure that the posting rules are consistent across the areas involved.
  
  
  
  Review Area Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OAOA to review the configuration of the areas in Asset Accounting.
  Ensure that the posting rules for the areas are set up correctly and are compatible with each other.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Rules:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you may need to adjust the posting rules in the configuration settings to ensure they match.
  This may involve changing the settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to Asset Accounting and posting rules for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  OAOA: Define Areas for Asset Accounting
  OAYZ: Define Posting Rules for Asset Accounting
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset configurations.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AA694 error message in SAP.