How To Fix ACE046 - Documents have already been posted in Accounting

ACE046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Documents have already been posted in Accounting

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to delete data in the Accrual Engine.

System Response

Accruals have already been posted for the data you are attmepting to
delete.
Moreover, these accruals have already been posted to Accounting.
You cannot delete this data, as deletion would mean that it would no
longer be possible to determine the origin or meaning of the documents
posted in Accounting.
Documents have been posted in Accounting for the following data:
Company code: &V1&
Accrual object (internal display): &V2&
Accrual subobject (internal display): &V3&
Fiscal year: &V4&

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE046 - Documents have already been posted in Accounting ?

  The SAP error message ACE046 ("Documents have already been posted in Accounting") typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction that involves posting or changing documents that have already been posted to the accounting system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as trying to reverse a document, change a document, or post a new document that is linked to an already posted document.
  Causes:
  
  Document Already Posted: The most common cause is that the document you are trying to modify or reverse has already been posted to the accounting ledger.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow further changes or postings.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any changes to documents in that period.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to make changes to posted documents can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to modify.