How To Fix ACAC018 - Object number &1 cannot be converted to an FI document number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACAC - Nachrichten FI-GL-ACAC (Accrual Accounting)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Object number &1 cannot be converted to an FI document number

What causes this issue?

The accrual object number &V1& is not in the form
'<FI document number>/<fiscal year>/<posting item>'.

System Response

Therefore you cannot convert &v1& to an FI document number.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACAC018 - Object number &1 cannot be converted to an FI document number ?

  The SAP error message ACAC018 indicates that there is an issue with converting an object number (typically an asset number) to a Financial Accounting (FI) document number. This error usually arises in the context of asset accounting when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Object Number: The object number provided may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the operation being performed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the asset accounting data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the asset master records.
  Document Not Posted: The asset transaction may not have been posted correctly, leading to a lack of corresponding FI document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the asset or related financial documents.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting module that prevent the conversion from occurring.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Number: Verify that the object number (asset number) is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the asset master record in transaction code AS03.
  Review Asset Transactions: Ensure that all relevant asset transactions have been posted correctly. Check for any missing or erroneous postings.
  Check for Document Existence: Use transaction codes such as FB03 to check if the corresponding FI document exists for the asset transaction.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the asset and related financial documents.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the asset accounting module to identify and rectify any inconsistencies.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to asset accounting and FI document generation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  FB03: Display Document
  AB01: Post Asset Document
  AB02: Change Asset Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Asset Accounting and Financial Accounting for further insights into the processes involved.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.