How To Fix ACE020 - Accrual type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Accrual type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Accrual type &V1& has not been created in Customizing.

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?

Define the accrual type in <DS:SIMG.FIGL_ACE_ACRTYPE_DC>Customizing</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE020 - Accrual type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ACE020, which states "Accrual type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when the system cannot find a specified accrual type in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as posting accruals or running reports that involve accrual accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified accrual type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of the financial module.
  Incorrect Accrual Type: The accrual type being referenced may have been mistyped or is not valid in the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), the transport may not have included the necessary configuration for the accrual type.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the defined accrual types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Periodic Processing > Accruals.
  Verify if the accrual type in question is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Accrual Type:
  
  If the accrual type does not exist, you can create it by following the configuration steps in the above path. Ensure that you define all necessary parameters for the accrual type.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input where the error occurred to ensure that the accrual type is correctly specified and matches the defined types in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the configuration for the accrual type was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and use the accrual types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring accrual types and their usage in financial processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message ACE020.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACE020 error and ensure that the necessary accrual types are correctly configured in your SAP system.