How To Fix ACE502 - The validity of the accrual object begins after the simulation key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 502

• Message text: The validity of the accrual object begins after the simulation key date

What causes this issue?

You want to simulate data in the Accrual Engine up to date &V1&.
However, the accrual object for which you want to carry out the
simulation is not valid until date &V2& (table ACEDSOH, field
VALITY_FROM).
This affects the following accrual objectt:
Interne reference of the accrual object (GUID): &V3&
Interne reference of the accrual subobject: &V4&

System Response

Ths simulation cannot be carried out for this object.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE502 - The validity of the accrual object begins after the simulation key date ?

  The SAP error message ACE502 indicates that there is an issue with the validity of an accrual object in relation to the simulation key date. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and accruals, where the system is trying to process an accrual that is not valid for the specified date.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The accrual object (such as a contract, agreement, or other financial document) has a validity period that starts after the simulation key date you are using for processing.
  The system is attempting to simulate or post an accrual that is not yet valid, meaning that the effective date of the accrual is in the future relative to the simulation date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACE502 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Accrual Object Validity:
  
  Review the details of the accrual object in question. Look for the start date and end date of the validity period.
  Ensure that the start date of the accrual object is on or before the simulation key date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Simulation Key Date:
  
  If possible, change the simulation key date to a date that falls within the validity period of the accrual object.
  
  
  
  Modify the Accrual Object:
  
  If the accrual object is incorrectly set up, you may need to adjust its validity dates to ensure it aligns with the intended simulation key date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing accruals to ensure compliance with the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to view or edit the accrual objects, such as FBS1 for posting accruals or FBL1N for vendor line items.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to accrual accounting in your SAP system, as these may impact how accruals are processed.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test simulation to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ACE502 error and implement a solution to resolve it.