SAP Note 141656 - Negative net book value, neg. APC, below zero depreciation

Component : Asset Accounting -

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Summary :
This SAP Note discusses errors in asset postings or depreciation recalculations, involving various error messages like AA465, AA617, and incorrect depreciable life among others. It focuses on managing negative values in Asset Accounting, primarily concerning the 'Negative values allowed' indicator settings in the depreciation area details and its impact on Asset Accounting. The note explains customization options both at asset and class level that permit negative Acquisition and Production Costs (APc) and positive depreciation. Areas discussed include investment support, special assets, assets under construction, legacy assets, and manufacturer-depreciated assets. Additionally, settings for 'Depreciation below Net Book Value zero' and internal regulations on managing depreciation areas with potential negative book values are outlined. Caution is advised when using functions that allow for alternating depreciation or write-up around net book value zero.

Key words :
depreciation --> ordinary depreciation --> determine depreciation areas, system issues warning message aapo123, asset class --> depreciation areas --> detail screen, rule manage negative values, exclusively manage investment support, 'negative values allowed' indicator, negative net book values, system automatically sets, managing negative values, negative net book

Related Notes :

1107433Handling negative assets
78421AA617 for AW01, AS02, recalc.deprec., RABUCH00