How To Fix 64236 - Accruals/deferrals procedure not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Accruals/deferrals procedure not permitted

What causes this issue?

Only the values
1 = Differential procedure
2 = Withdrawal procedure
are permitted for the accruals/deferrals procedure. These have the
following meaning:

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

Differential procedure:
The accruals/deferrals only display amounts (or cancels accruals/
deferrals) if a change has been made in accruals/deferrals
Eg.: Interest 100,000 USD Deferrals from previous period: 40,000
Interest due for the year 100,000
No accruals/deferrals determined
Withdrawal procedure:
In the withdrawal procedure, the accruals/deferrals already posted are
withdrawn and new accruals/deferrals amounts are set.
Eg.: Interest 100,000 USD Deferrals from previous period: 40,000
Interest due for the year 100,000
40,000 is withdrawn as accrual/deferral
and 40,000 is determined as the new accrual/deferral.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64236 - Accruals/deferrals procedure not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 64236, "Accruals/deferrals procedure not permitted," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an attempt to perform an accrual or deferral operation that is not allowed based on the current configuration or settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The error often arises due to incorrect configuration settings in the financial accounting module. This could be related to the settings for the specific account or the type of transaction being processed.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account type being used may not be set up to allow accruals or deferrals. For example, certain accounts may be designated as non-accrual accounts.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the transaction may not permit accruals or deferrals.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the type of transaction you are trying to post.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type may not support accruals/deferrals based on the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the relevant accounts and ensure that they are set up to allow accruals and deferrals. This can be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting.
  Review Account Settings: Ensure that the account you are trying to post to is configured correctly. Check the account type and ensure it allows for accruals/deferrals.
  Document Type Review: Verify that the document type being used for the transaction allows for accruals/deferrals. You may need to adjust the settings in the document type configuration.
  Posting Period: Check the posting period settings to ensure that the period is open for posting the transaction. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post in a different period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) or OB52 (for posting periods) to check and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform accruals/deferrals.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.