AA988 - Ast.class &, ch.of dep.-depend. data for chart of dep. & marked for del.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 988

• Message text: Ast.class &, ch.of dep.-depend. data for chart of dep. & marked for del.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA988 - Ast.class &, ch.of dep.-depend. data for chart of dep. & marked for del. ?

  The SAP error message AA988 typically relates to Asset Accounting (FI-AA) and indicates an issue with the asset class and the chart of depreciation. The message suggests that there is a problem with the asset class that is marked for deletion, which may affect the depreciation data associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Asset Class Marked for Deletion: The asset class you are trying to use is marked for deletion in the system. This means that the asset class is no longer valid for new transactions.
  Dependent Data Issues: There may be dependent data (like depreciation areas, asset master records, etc.) that are still linked to the asset class, which can cause inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration issues in the chart of depreciation or asset class settings that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Status: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (Asset Class) and check if the asset class is indeed marked for deletion. If it is, you may need to unmark it if it is still in use.
  
  
  
  Review Depreciation Areas:
  
  Ensure that all depreciation areas associated with the asset class are correctly configured and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Update Asset Master Records:
  
  If there are existing asset master records linked to the asset class, you may need to review and possibly update or delete those records if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation (transaction code OAYZ) to ensure that everything is set up correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling asset classes and depreciation settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAOA: Asset Class
  OAYZ: Chart of Depreciation
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Asset Accounting documentation for best practices and guidelines on managing asset classes and depreciation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA988 error and ensure that your asset accounting data is accurate and up to date.