How To Fix ACE016 - No referenced accrual type for &1 / &2 / &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No referenced accrual type for &1 / &2 / &3

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for the calculation principle for derived accrual types,
no referenced accrual type is defined for the following entry:
Accrual type: &V1&
Accounting principle: &V2&
Sequential number: &V3&

How to fix this error?

Define a relevant accrual type in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE016 - No referenced accrual type for &1 / &2 / &3 ?

  The SAP error message ACE016 "No referenced accrual type for &1 / &2 / &3" typically occurs in the context of accrual accounting, particularly when dealing with the configuration of accrual types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid accrual type for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the accrual type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters (&1, &2, &3) refer to specific identifiers (like company code, fiscal year, or other relevant keys) that are not correctly set up or do not match any existing accrual types.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from linking the transaction to the appropriate accrual type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Accrual Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for accrual accounting and ensure that the accrual types are properly defined.
  Ensure that the accrual types are assigned to the relevant company codes and fiscal years.
  
  
  
  Verify Parameters:
  
  Check the parameters being passed to the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that they are correct and correspond to valid entries in the system.
  If you are using custom programs or reports, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the accrual types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to accrual accounting to understand the expected configuration and setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs. Create a test transaction that should use the accrual type and verify that it processes correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and parameters, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OBY6 (Define Accrual Types), and others that may help in configuration.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or testing environment to avoid impacting production data while troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ACE016 error and implement a solution to resolve it.