How To Fix ACE211 - Accrual object with external reference &1 / &2 already exists

ACE211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Accrual object with external reference &1 / &2 already exists

What causes this issue?

The system is attempting to create the following accrual object in the
Accrual Engine:
External reference of the accrual object: &V1&
External reference of the accrual subobject: &V2&

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?

This is possibly the result of a program error. Contact SAP. SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE211 - Accrual object with external reference &1 / &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message ACE211 indicates that there is an attempt to create an accrual object that already exists in the system. This typically occurs when you try to create a new accrual object with an external reference (like a document number or a unique identifier) that has already been used for another accrual object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate External Reference: The most common cause is that the external reference you are trying to use for the new accrual object is already associated with an existing accrual object in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the use of an existing reference.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to unexpected behavior regarding the creation of accrual objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Accrual Objects: Use transaction codes like ACE1 or ACE2 to check for existing accrual objects with the same external reference. If you find an