Chart of depreciation needed for depreciation area processing

What causes this issue?

You have either chosen the function 'Create chart of dep.' or want to
branch to depreciation area processing.

System Response

Without entering a chart of depreciation, this function cannot be
performed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a chart of depreciation (Use F4 function).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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