Troubleshooting Lacerte diagnostic ref. 2009263 - Depreciation asset sent to nonexistent form or schedule

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The following critical diagnostic is generating:

• Depreciation asset #X: sent to nonexistent form or schedule. (ref. #2009263) 

This diagnostic will generate when an asset on the Depreciation screen is associated or linked to a form or activity which has been removed. While the diagnostic will not prevent e-filing of the return, you may want to review the information for assets entered:.

Follow these steps to review the information for the assets entered:

1. Go to the Depreciation screen for your tax type:
   • Screen 22 (Individual)
   • Screen 14 (Partnership)
   • Screen 21 (Corporate)
   • Screen 16 (S Corporate)
   • Screen 27 (Fiduciary)
   • Screen 39 (Exempt Organization)
2. Make sure the Form (Ctrl+T) (code 18) is accurate.
3. Make sure the Activity name or number (code 19) is accurate.