AA921 - Deactivate dep.area &, since value takeover area & is deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 921

• Message text: Deactivate dep.area &, since value takeover area & is deactivated

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& adopts values from depreciation area &V2& when a
posting is made. Therefore, depreciation area &V1& cannot be active if
depreciation area &V2& has been deactivated.

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?

A. Deactivate depreciation area &V1& as well
or
B. Reactivate depreciation area &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA921 - Deactivate dep.area &, since value takeover area & is deactivated ?

  The SAP error message AA921 indicates that a depreciation area is deactivated, which is causing issues with the value takeover process in Asset Accounting. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a specific depreciation area that has been marked as inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivated Depreciation Area: The depreciation area you are trying to use for value transfer or asset posting is deactivated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the asset accounting may not be set up correctly, leading to the deactivation of certain depreciation areas.
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master record may reference a depreciation area that is not active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Navigate to the depreciation area settings and check if the depreciation area in question is indeed deactivated.
  If it is deactivated and you need it active, you can reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master record.
  Check the depreciation areas assigned to the asset and ensure they are active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the depreciation area should not be deactivated, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the necessary depreciation areas are active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing depreciation areas and asset accounting settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYZ: Configuration for Depreciation Areas
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  AS01: Create Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset accounting settings.
  
  
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your configuration settings before making changes, to avoid any unintended consequences.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA921 error and ensure that your asset accounting processes function correctly.