How To Fix ACCR020 - Account assignment for accrual account does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACCR - Accruals/Deferrals

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Account assignment for accrual account does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACCR020 - Account assignment for accrual account does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ACCR020 indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment for an accrual account. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid account assignment for the specified accrual account in the configuration settings. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The specified accrual account does not have a corresponding account assignment in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the accrual accounts in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be set up correctly.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any new entries from being made.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be configured to allow postings to the specified accrual account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Business Transactions > Accruals and Deferrals.
  Ensure that the accrual account is properly assigned to the relevant account assignment objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the relevant account assignment objects is correctly set up and active.
  Check if the account assignment object exists and is valid for the period in question.
  
  
  
  Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to execute. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the transaction type being used to ensure it allows postings to the specified accrual account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to accrual accounting to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  OB52 (to check posting periods)
  FS00 (to check account master data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ACCR020 error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the specified accounts.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting.