AA998 - Chart of depreciation & was not changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 998

• Message text: Chart of depreciation & was not changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA998 - Chart of depreciation & was not changed ?

  The SAP error message AA998 typically indicates that there is an issue with the chart of depreciation in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error message usually occurs when you attempt to make changes to asset master records or when you are trying to perform certain transactions that involve asset depreciation, but the system detects that the chart of depreciation has not been changed or is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  No Changes Made: The error may occur if you are trying to save changes to an asset master record without actually modifying any fields that would require a change in the chart of depreciation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the chart of depreciation itself, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the chart of depreciation.
  Locked Records: The asset record may be locked for editing by another user or process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Changes: Ensure that you are making valid changes to the asset master record. If no changes are necessary, you may not need to save the record.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  Transaction Code: OAYZ (for Chart of Depreciation)
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the asset master records and the chart of depreciation.
  Unlock Records: If the asset record is locked, check with your system administrator or the user who has locked the record to unlock it.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message AA998 for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.