How To Fix ACE074 - You've entered G/L Acct info. for opening posting for accrual type &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 074

• Message text: You've entered G/L Acct info. for opening posting for accrual type &1.

What causes this issue?

You have entered G/L account infomation for opening posting but the
accrual type &V1& is customized to perform no opening posting.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Either do not enter G/L account information for opening posting or
change the customizing of the accrual type
<DS:TRAN.S_ALN_01000340>Define Accrual Types</> &V1& so that it performs
opening posting.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE074 - You've entered G/L Acct info. for opening posting for accrual type &1. ?

  The SAP error message ACE074 indicates that there is an issue with the General Ledger (G/L) account information entered for an opening posting related to an accrual type. This error typically arises during the posting of accruals in the financial accounting module of SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account specified for the accrual type may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Account Type: The G/L account may not be suitable for the type of transaction being processed (e.g., it may not be an expense account).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the accrual type settings or in the G/L account settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to post to the specified G/L account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACE074 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account:
  
  Verify that the G/L account specified for the accrual type exists in the system.
  Ensure that the account is active and has the correct account type (e.g., expense, revenue).
  
  
  
  Review Accrual Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the accrual type in SAP and ensure that the G/L account is correctly assigned.
  Check if the accrual type is properly configured to allow postings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the specified G/L account. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific accrual type and G/L account settings for any additional requirements or constraints.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the accrual again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (for fiscal year variant), FS00 (to check G/L account), or OBYC (for automatic postings) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ACE074 error in SAP.