How To Fix ACE404 - Legacy data transfer already completed in update run (company code &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Legacy data transfer already completed in update run (company code &1)

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the data that you have transferred from the legacy
system to the Accrual Engine.
However, the data transfer has already taken place in the productive run
for company code &V1&.

System Response

Deletion of legacy data is not permitted, as this could lead to
productive data being accidentally deleted as well.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for the Accrual Engine, change the legacy data transfer
mode from "Legacy data transfer for productive operation" to "Legacy
data transfer for test purposes".
You will then be able to delete the transferred legacy data.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE404 - Legacy data transfer already completed in update run (company code &1) ?

  The SAP error message ACE404 indicates that a legacy data transfer for a specific company code has already been completed during an update run. This error typically arises in the context of data migration or data transfer processes, particularly when using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attempt is made to execute a legacy data transfer for a company code that has already been processed in a previous run.
  The system detects that the data transfer for that specific company code is already marked as completed, preventing duplicate processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACE404 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Data Transfer:
  
  Verify if the legacy data transfer for the specified company code has indeed been completed. You can do this by checking the logs or status in the LSMW or the relevant transaction code used for the data transfer.
  
  
  
  Review the Data Transfer Logs:
  
  Look at the logs generated during the previous data transfer run to confirm that the data was successfully transferred and to identify any issues that may have occurred.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Adjust the Data:
  
  If you need to reprocess the data for the company code, you may need to reset the status of the data transfer. This can involve:
  
  Deleting or reversing the previous transfer entries if they were incorrect.
  Adjusting the data in the source file and re-running the transfer process.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be specific instructions or considerations for handling legacy data transfers.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as LSMW, SE38 (for executing programs), and SLG1 (for viewing application logs).
  Data Migration Best Practices: Ensure that you follow best practices for data migration, including thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before executing in production.
  Documentation and Training: Ensure that users involved in data migration are adequately trained and have access to documentation to minimize errors during the process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ACE404 error and successfully manage your legacy data transfer processes in SAP.