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1. Asset Depreciation
Configuration
SAP FI
Training Document

2. SAP FI Training Document - Asset Depreciation Configuration
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF SYMBOLS -3-
TYPOGRAPHY -3-
TRANSACTIONS USED -3-
OVERVIEW -4-
REQUIREMENTS -5-
CONFIGURATION -5-
MASTER DATA -5-
ROLES -6-
GLOSSARY -7-
COURSE MATERIALS -9-
1. ASSET DEPRECIATION -9-
1.1. ORDINARY DEPRECIATION -9-
1.1.1. DETERMINE DEPRECIATION AREAS -9-
1.1.2. ASSIGN ACCOUNTS - 11 -
1.1.3. DEFINE UNIT-OF-PRODUCTION DEPRECIATION - 15 -
1.2. VALUATION METHODS - 19 -
1.2.1. DEFINE BASE METHODS - 19 -
1.2.2. DEFINE DECLINING-BALANCE METHODS - 21 -
1.2.3. DEFINE MAXIMUM AMOUNT METHODS - 23 -
1.2.3.1. MAXIMUM AMOUNTS - 25 -
1.2.4. MAINTAIN PERIOD CONTROL - 26 -
1.2.5. DEFINE CALENDAR ASSIGNMENTS - 28 -
1.2.6. DEFINE TIME-DEPENDENT PERIOD CONTROLS - 29 -
1.2.6.1. DEFINE DEPRECIATION KEYS TIME-DEPENDENT PERIOD CONTROL - 31 -
1.2.6.2. ASSIGN TIME-DEPENDENT PERIOD CONTROLS TO DEPRECIATION KEYS - 34 -
1.2.7. DEFINE THE CUTOFF VALUE KEY - 37 -
1.2.7.1. LEVELS - 39 -
1.2.8. DEFINE MAXIMUM BASE VALUE - 40 -
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TABLE OF SYMBOLS
Icon Meaning
Path to find transaction in SAP Menu/SAP Customizing
Note
Example input data
Prerequisites, configuration, master data or roles needed before working on a
configuration
transaction
TYPOGRAPHY
Icon Meaning
Example text Words or characters that appear on screen. It includes screen names, field texts,
button names, menu names and options.
names
Ex am pl e te x t Words or phrases that the user will type when required.
TRANSACTIONS USED
Transaction Name
AFAMD Define declining
declining-balance methods
ANHAL Define the cutoff value key
AO25 Define unit-
-of-production depreciation
AO93 Assign accounts (Ordinary depreciation)
OABN Determine depreciation areas (Ordinary depreciation)
OAVH Define calendar assignments
OAVS Maintain period control
OAW2 Define maximum base value
S_ALR_87009140 Define time-
-dependent period controls
S_ALR_87015147 Define base methods
S_ALR_87015161 Define maximum amount methods
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OVERVIEW
Depreciation is the gradual reduction of an asset's value over time. In most countries,
assets are determined by how much time they will useful economically for the company
(useful life). During this period of time, assets are being used by the company making
their value reduce gradually along the way. This reduction is programmed based on the
its economic life and in SAP it is called ordinary depreciation.
At the end of this procedure, users will be able to classify assets in groups that can
have different ordinary depreciation calculations, its base values for calculations as well
as the minimum value that assets can have, and account determination for each type
asset classification.
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REQUIREMENTS
CONFIGURATION
Program name Location
Assign chart of SPRO > Financial accounting (new) > Asset accounting > Asset accounting
depreciation to (Lean implementation) > Organization structures > Assign chart of
company code depreciation to company code
Define asset classes SPRO > Financial accounting (new) > Asset accounting > Organizational
structures > Asset classes > Define asset classes
Maintain fiscal year SPRO > Financial accounting (new) > Ledgers > Fiscal year and posting
variant periods > Maintain fiscal year variant
Set chart of SPRO > Financial accounting (new) > Asset accounting > Valuation > Set
depreciation chart of depreciation
MASTER DATA
Data Type Use in
Define depreciation keys time-
001 Multilevel method dependent period control
Define depreciation keys time-
002 Period control method dependent period control
01 Depreciation area Determine depreciation areas
Define depreciation keys time-
05 Period control dependent period control
0IE Chart of depreciation Determine depreciation areas
Define depreciation keys time-
11 Period control dependent period control
24 Fiscal year Define calendar assignments
281315 G/L account Assign accounts
4001 Asset class Define maximum base value
CAFR Chart of accounts Assign accounts
FR01 Company code Define unit-of-production depreciation
STCK Depreciation key Define unit-of-production depreciation
TR252 Account determination Assign accounts
Define depreciation keys time-
VLIN Depreciation key dependent period control
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ROLES
Business Role Technical Name Function
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GLOSSARY
Asset depreciation Reduction in the book value of an asset due to its use over time or
due to legal framework for taxation reporting.
Calculation key Code used for calculation of depreciation amounts and controls
automatic calculation of ordinary depreciation and maximum percentages of manual
depreciation.
Calculation method The calculation methods are used to set the parameters of the
depreciation calculation program.
Chart of depreciation Object that contains the defined depreciation areas, and the
rules for the evaluation of assets that are valid in a specific country or economic area. It
is independent from the chart of accounts.
Cutoff value key Absolute or percentage value in which depreciation stops for an
asset.
Depreciation area An area showing the valuation of a fixed asset for a particular
purpose.
Depreciation key Code used for calculating depreciation amounts, and is defined by
specifying calculation methods, interest calculation, cutoff values and other control
parameters.
Maximum base value Base value used for the calculation of depreciation.
Ordinary depreciation Depreciation calculation which brings down the value of the
asset after every planned period until it is fully depreciated over its life period.
Period control A function that determines the start or the end of depreciation
calculation at the time of a fixed asset acquisition or retirement.
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Unit of production method depreciation Type of depreciation in which the asset is
charged according to the actual usage of it.
Valuation method Flexible methods for depreciation calculation based on terms
defined in calculation keys and calculation methods.
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COURSE MATERIALS
1. ASSET DEPRECIATION
1.1. ORDINARY DEPRECIATION
1.1.1. DETERMINE DEPRECIATION AREAS
Depreciation areas help you manage ordinary depreciation and if positive or negative
values are accepted when postings are created. To configure depreciation areas, go to
created.
the following transaction:
SPRO > Financial accounting (new) > Asset accounting >
Menu Path Depreciation > Ordinary depreciation > Determine depreciation
areas
Transaction OABN
Fig. 1 - Menu path for transaction OABN.
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Configuration Assign chart of depreciation to company code
Set chart of depreciation
Master data 0IE
01
A list of existing depreciation areas appear, as shown in Fig. 2.
Fig. 2 - Overview screen of transaction OABN.
To define which depreciation areas will be used for ordinary depreciation, the user will
mark the desired entries in the Indicator: Management of ordinary depreciation field.
Press Save to confirm c
changes.
Depreciation area 01
Indicator X
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