How To Fix ACE013 - Accrual time periods overlap.

ACE013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Accrual time periods overlap.

What causes this issue?

You have specified the accrual to be calculated with a distribution
method runs the calculation per day. This means that the system can't
process time intervals that have overlapping time periods.
The last accrual was calculated until &V1&.
The next time period begins on &V2&.
These time periods overlap.

System Response

The system stops processing the accrual.

Procedure for System Administrators

Please make sure that the accrual method is called using non-overlapping
date limitations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE013 - Accrual time periods overlap. ?

  The SAP error message ACE013, which states "Accrual time periods overlap," typically occurs in the context of accrual accounting when there are overlapping time periods defined for accruals. This can happen in various modules, such as Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI), where accruals are used to recognize expenses or revenues in the correct accounting period.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Accrual Periods: Two or more accrual entries are defined for the same time frame, leading to confusion in the accounting records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for accruals may not be set up correctly, allowing for overlapping periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries may have been made that inadvertently create overlapping periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACE013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Accrual Entries:
  
  Check the existing accrual entries in the system to identify any overlaps. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., transaction code