How To Fix ACE410 - Accrual type does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 410

• Message text: Accrual type does not exist

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for the Accrual Engine, under distribution server, the
system could not find any accrual type settings for
accounting principle &V1&
accrual type &V2&

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?

Create the relevant entries in View V_TACE_DS_CALC.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE410 - Accrual type does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ACE410, which states "Accrual type does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when the system is unable to find a specified accrual type in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as posting accruals or running reports that involve accrual accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified accrual type has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of the financial module.
  Incorrect Accrual Type: The accrual type being referenced in the transaction or report may have been mistyped or is not valid for the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), the transport may not have included the necessary configuration for the accrual type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the accrual type, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) and check if the accrual type is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new accrual type or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Verify Accrual Type:
  
  Ensure that the accrual type being used in the transaction is correct. Cross-check the spelling and the context in which it is being used.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary configuration objects. You may need to re-transport or manually configure the missing elements.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the accrual type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to configure accrual types and any prerequisites that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like OBYC (for automatic account determination) or OAA3 (for defining accrual types) to manage and review your settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message ACE410.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ACE410 error and implement a solution to resolve it.