How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_STL_LOGIC266 - Maintain accrual condition type for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_STL_LOGIC -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Maintain accrual condition type for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_STL_LOGIC266 - Maintain accrual condition type for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_STL_LOGIC266 Maintain accrual condition type for characteristic &1 typically occurs in the context of the Accrual Engine in SAP, particularly when dealing with accruals and deferrals in financial accounting. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration for a specific characteristic related to accrual condition types.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined accrual condition type for the specified characteristic (denoted by &1). This can happen if:
  
  The necessary configuration for the accrual condition type has not been set up in the system.
  The characteristic in question is not linked to any accrual condition type, which is required for the accrual process to function correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the accrual condition type for the specified characteristic. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration path for the Accrual Engine. This is usually found under:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accrual Engine -> Define Accrual Condition Types
  
  
  
  
  Define or Maintain Accrual Condition Types:
  
  In the configuration menu, look for the option to define or maintain accrual condition types.
  Check if the characteristic mentioned in the error message is listed. If it is not, you will need to create a new entry or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Link the Characteristic:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly linked to an accrual condition type. This may involve specifying the relevant parameters and settings that govern how the accruals are calculated and processed.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After saving, perform a test transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on the Accrual Engine and its configuration.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the accrual process functions correctly in your SAP system.