Symptom
You try to change the settings of Depreciation method e.g. Unchecking/Checking the flag '
Depreciation method ABC still used in fixed asset PQR at company XYZ
Veto Raised
Save Failed
ABC Refers to Depreciation Method, PQR referes to Fixed asset, XYZ refers to company code
Environment
SAP Business ByDesign
Reproducing the Issue
- Navigate to Business Configuration work center
- Select Overview and Search for “Depreciation Methods” Activity
- Click on Edit Depreciation Methods and select Depreciation method ABC
- Perform some changes within e.g. Unchecking/Checking the flag '
Cause
When the depreciation method is already used by an asset(capitalized or retired), the changes to the method will be prevented
Resolution
A temporary change in the depreciation method for the affected asset can solve the issue. Currently the asset will have Depreciation method ABC and it needs to be changed to L010(example), save the changes in Configuration. Again revert from L010 to ABC
Keywords
Depreciation method, Fixed asset , KBA , SRD-FIN-FA , Fixed Assets , Problem