How To Fix ACCR035 - Accrual/deferral document & has identical account assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACCR - Accruals/Deferrals

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Accrual/deferral document & has identical account assignment

What causes this issue?

There is already an accrual/deferral document with the same account
assignment for the fields amount, currency, date from, date to, balance
sheet account that is to be accrued, and reference.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACCR035 - Accrual/deferral document & has identical account assignment ?

  The SAP error message ACCR035 indicates that there is an issue with an accrual or deferral document where the account assignment is identical. This typically occurs when you are trying to post an accrual or deferral document that has the same account assignment for multiple line items, which is not allowed in certain configurations or scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Account Assignments: The error arises when multiple line items in the accrual/deferral document have the same account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.).
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent posting of accruals or deferrals with identical account assignments to avoid duplication or incorrect financial reporting.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how account assignments can be made.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Account Assignments: Check the line items in the accrual/deferral document and ensure that they have different account assignments. If they are meant to be posted to the same account, consider consolidating them into a single line item.
  Change Document Type: If applicable, consider using a different document type that allows for identical account assignments, if your business process permits it.
  Configuration Adjustment: If the restriction is due to configuration settings, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to see if the settings can be adjusted to allow for identical account assignments in specific scenarios.
  Split Line Items: If you need to keep the same account assignment for different purposes, consider splitting the line items into separate documents or adjusting the account assignments to ensure they are unique.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry) or FBS1 (Enter Accruals) to review and adjust your entries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the ACCR035 error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to accruals and deferrals for best practices and guidelines on account assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.