How To Fix ACCR021 - Error in assignment of accrual/deferral document number

ACCR021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACCR - Accruals/Deferrals

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error in assignment of accrual/deferral document number

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ACCR021 - Details

• The SAP error message ACCR021, which states "Error in assignment of accrual/deferral document number," typically occurs during the processing of accruals and deferrals in the financial accounting module. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving it.
  Causes of ACCR021 Error
  
  
  Document Number Range Issues: The error may occur if the number range for accrual/deferral documents is not properly defined or is exhausted. Each document type in SAP has a specific number range, and if the range is full, new documents cannot be created.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the financial accounting settings related to accruals and deferrals can lead to this error. This includes settings in the document type or number range configuration.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or assign accrual/deferral documents, leading to this error.
  
  
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies