How To Fix ACE059 - The G/L accounts for &1 / &2 cannot be transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 059

• Message text: The G/L accounts for &1 / &2 cannot be transferred

What causes this issue?

For the following accrual subobject
External reference of the accrual object: &V1&
External reference of the accrual subobject: &V2&,
an attempt was made to store G/L accounts
in the Accrual Engine for the accrual item
Accrual type &V3&
Accounting principle &V4&

System Response

However, accrual item &V3& / &V4& cannot be found.

How to fix this error?

The data transferred to the Accrual Engine may have contained errors.
Check possible causes for these errors, or contact SAP.

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 ACE059 - The G/L accounts for &1 / &2 cannot be transferred ?

  The SAP error message ACE059 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer of General Ledger (G/L) accounts in the context of a financial transaction or posting. The message typically appears when there is a mismatch or a configuration issue related to the G/L accounts involved in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account specified in the transaction may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Account Type: The G/L account may not be of the correct type for the transaction being processed (e.g., it may be a balance sheet account when a profit and loss account is required).
  Account Assignment Issues: There may be issues with the account assignment or the configuration of the account in the chart of accounts.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may be marked as inactive or blocked for postings.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the G/L account in the relevant company code or controlling area may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check G/L Account Existence: Verify that the G/L accounts specified in the error message exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the G/L account master data.
  Review Account Type: Ensure that the G/L accounts are of the correct type for the transaction. For example, check if the account is set up as a revenue or expense account as required.
  Account Assignment: Check the account assignment in the transaction to ensure that it is correctly configured and that the G/L accounts are properly assigned.
  Activate G/L Account: If the G/L account is inactive, you may need to activate it or change its status to allow postings.
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration settings for the G/L accounts in the relevant company code or controlling area. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FS00 to view and edit G/L account master data, and OBY6 to check company code settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify G/L account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ACE059 error message in SAP.