How To Fix ACE505 - Simulation not permitted between &1 and &2: Posting frequency is &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Simulation not permitted between &1 and &2: Posting frequency is &3

What causes this issue?

A simulation is to be carried out with
Start date: &V1&
End date (key date): &V2&
Im Customizing for the Accrual Engine, value &V3& has been defined as
the rhythm for postings (view V_TACE_PS_POST).

System Response

No postings can be simulated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE505 - Simulation not permitted between &1 and &2: Posting frequency is &3 ?

  The SAP error message ACE505 indicates that a simulation is not permitted between two specified periods due to a posting frequency restriction. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling modules where posting frequencies are defined for various periods (e.g., monthly, quarterly, yearly).
  Cause:
  The error message ACE505 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to run a simulation for a period that does not align with the defined posting frequency.
  The posting frequency for the periods involved (denoted as &1 and &2) is set to a value that does not allow for simulation between those periods. For example, if one period is monthly and the other is quarterly, a simulation might not be allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Frequency Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Verify the posting frequency settings for the periods involved. Ensure that they are compatible for simulation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Simulation Periods:
  
  If possible, adjust the periods you are trying to simulate to ensure they match the allowed posting frequency. For example, if you are trying to simulate a monthly period, ensure both periods are set to monthly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to posting frequencies and simulations to understand the rules and restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may use transaction codes like OB52 (for posting periods) or OKP1 (for controlling area settings) to check and modify settings.
  Customizing Settings: The posting frequency can often be customized in the SAP system, so ensure that any changes made align with your organization's financial policies.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test simulation to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ACE505 error and successfully perform the desired simulation in SAP.