You have activated the WBS Element (not related to Investment Management) as an account assignment for asset accounting "balance sheet" and "identical" active. What are the consequences? Note: There…

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Options

• AThe WBS Element is available for input in the asset master record.
• BThe WBS Element cannot be used anymore for settlement.
• CThe WBS Element can no longer be changed in the asset master record once the asset is
• DThe WBS Element from the asset master data can be changed during planned depreciation

• A
  67% (20)
• B
  23% (7)
• D
  10% (3)

Explanation

WBS Element as Account Assignment in SAP Asset Accounting

Activating a WBS Element as an account assignment with "balance sheet" enabled makes the field available for entry in the asset master record (Answer A), because the system now recognizes it as a valid balance sheet-relevant assignment object for fixed assets. The "identical" flag enforces consistency by locking the WBS Element on the asset once it has been capitalized or posted against - meaning it cannot be modified afterward (Answer C), preventing retroactive distortion of balance sheet reporting.

Why B is wrong: Activating WBS Element for asset accounting has no bearing on settlement functionality; WBS elements remain fully usable as settlement receivers in Project System (PS) - that is controlled separately.

Why D is wrong: "Identical" means the opposite of what D claims - the WBS Element is frozen after first posting, including during depreciation runs, not freely changeable.

Memory tip: Link the two settings to their consequences - "Balance sheet" = it shows up (available in master record), "Identical" = it stays put (locked after capitalization). Think: "balance sheet opens the door; identical locks it."

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