How To Fix ACE220 - No valid data found in the period specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 220

• Message text: No valid data found in the period specified

What causes this issue?

No valid data could be found in the Accrual Engine for accrual object:
External reference of the accrual object: &V1&
External reference of the accrual subobject: &V2&
for combination
Accounting principle: &V3&
Accrual type: &V4&

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 ACE220 - No valid data found in the period specified ?

  The SAP error message ACE220, which states "No valid data found in the period specified," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or report on data that does not exist for the specified time frame in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financial Accounting (FI).
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The specified date range in the report or transaction does not contain any data. This could be due to selecting a period where no transactions were recorded.
  Data Not Posted: Transactions may not have been posted for the selected period, leading to a lack of data.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report may be too restrictive, filtering out all available data.
  Data Archiving: Data may have been archived, and the report is trying to access data that is no longer available in the active database.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent data from being displayed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Range: Verify that the date range specified in the report or transaction is correct and that it includes periods where data is expected.
  Review Transaction Posting: Ensure that transactions have been posted for the specified period. If not, consider posting the necessary transactions.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify the selection criteria to be less restrictive to see if any data can be retrieved.
  Check Data Archiving: If data archiving is in place, check if the data for the specified period has been archived. If so, you may need to access the archived data or adjust your reporting period.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the relevant SAP module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for data retrieval.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may be using different transaction codes (e.g., KSB1 for CO reports, FBL1N for vendor line items, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified period.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.