AA955 - Depreciation area & not defined for investment support & in this class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 955

• Message text: Depreciation area & not defined for investment support & in this class

What causes this issue?

An investment key &V2& has been proposed from the reference. The
depreciation area &V1& for this investment key is not active in the
asset class.

System Response

The system cannot create the investment key &V2&, and therefore, does
not include the investment key in the new asset.

How to fix this error?

You cannot post investment support &V2& for the asset class. If you
need investment support &V2&, activate depreciation area &V1& in the
asset class using transaction AM02. After this you can create the asset
with investment support &V2&.

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AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA955 - Depreciation area & not defined for investment support & in this class ?

  The SAP error message AA955 indicates that a depreciation area is not defined for investment support in the specified asset class. This error typically arises in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you are trying to process an asset that is supposed to receive investment support, but the necessary configuration is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area for investment support has not been defined in the asset class settings.
  Incorrect Asset Class: The asset class you are using may not be set up to handle investment support.
  Depreciation Area Settings: The specific depreciation area may not be configured to allow for investment support.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA955 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (Define Asset Classes).
  Select the relevant asset class and check the settings for depreciation areas.
  Ensure that the depreciation area intended for investment support is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Depreciation Area for Investment Support:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (Define Depreciation Areas).
  Check if the depreciation area for investment support is defined for the asset class in question.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create or modify the depreciation area settings to include investment support.
  
  
  
  Review Depreciation Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the depreciation area is set up correctly to handle investment support. This includes checking the settings for the relevant asset class and ensuring that the investment support is activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the asset transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAOA: Define Asset Classes
  OAYZ: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset class and depreciation area settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA955 error and ensure that your asset accounting processes function correctly. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.