How To Fix ACE044 - The total amount to be accrued has been set to zero for &1 / &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 044

• Message text: The total amount to be accrued has been set to zero for &1 / &2

What causes this issue?

In the item data, the total amount to be accrued and the quantity to be
accrued have been set to zero.
This was done for the following accrual subobject:
Accrual object (external reference): &V1&
Accrual subobject (external reference): &V2&
Consequently, during future periodic accrual runs, the accrual amount
that has already been posted will also be set to zero.

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 ACE044 - The total amount to be accrued has been set to zero for &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message ACE044 indicates that the total amount to be accrued has been set to zero for a specific document or transaction identified by the placeholders &1 (document number) and &2 (company code). This error typically arises in the context of accrual accounting, where the system expects a certain amount to be accrued but finds that the amount is zero.
  Cause:
  
  No Amount to Accrue: The most common cause is that there are no expenses or revenues to accrue for the specified document. This could happen if the transaction was incorrectly entered or if the amounts were adjusted to zero.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the accruals in the system, such as incorrect settings in the relevant accounts or cost centers.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, or the document may not be valid for the current period.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors during data entry or processing that lead to a zero amount being recorded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Document: Check the document referenced by &1 and &2 to ensure that it has valid amounts that should be accrued. If the amounts are indeed zero, then no accrual is necessary.
  Adjust the Amounts: If the amounts should not be zero, make the necessary adjustments to the document to reflect the correct amounts.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to accruals in the system. Ensure that the relevant accounts and cost centers are set up correctly.
  Posting Period: Verify that the posting period is open and that the document is valid for posting in the current period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling accruals and related error messages.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB50 (General Ledger), FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) to review the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to the documents or configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.