AA924 - Dep.area & deactivated, since dep. area & deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 924

• Message text: Dep.area & deactivated, since dep. area & deactivated

What causes this issue?

In master data maintenance, depreciation area &V1& adopts terms from
depreciation area &V2&. Therefore, depreciation area &V1& cannot be
active, if depreciation area &V2& has been deactivated.

System Response

The System will automatically deactivate depreciation area &V1&.
&WHAT_TO_DO& .

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AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA924 - Dep.area & deactivated, since dep. area & deactivated ?

  The SAP error message AA924 indicates that a depreciation area is deactivated for the asset in question. This typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction (like an acquisition or a depreciation run) to a depreciation area that has been marked as inactive or deactivated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Depreciation Area: The depreciation area specified in the error message has been deactivated in the asset master record. This can happen due to changes in accounting policies, restructuring of asset management processes, or simply an oversight during configuration.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings for asset accounting may have led to the depreciation area being deactivated.
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master data may not be correctly set up, leading to the use of a deactivated depreciation area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02).
  Check the depreciation areas assigned to the asset and verify their status.
  If the depreciation area is indeed deactivated, you may need to reactivate it if it is required for your accounting processes.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Depreciation Area:
  
  If the depreciation area should be active, you can reactivate it in the asset master record. This typically involves changing the status of the depreciation area from inactive to active.
  Ensure that the necessary configurations are in place to support the depreciation area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting (AA) module to ensure that the depreciation area is set up correctly.
  Use transaction code OAYZ to review the settings for depreciation areas and ensure that they are configured as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing depreciation areas and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  OAYZ: Configuration for Depreciation Areas
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to depreciation areas and error AA924.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master data and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.