How To Fix ACE032 - Accounting principle &1 is not defined

ACE032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Accounting principle &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE032 - Accounting principle &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message ACE032, which states "Accounting principle &1 is not defined," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified accounting principle in the configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents or when executing certain financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The accounting principle specified in the transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of the financial accounting module.
  Incorrect Input: The accounting principle code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Client-Specific Settings: The accounting principle may not be activated for the specific client or company code you are working with.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > Define