How To Fix ACE_RECON007 - Numbers of accrual posting periods are inconsistent for &1/&2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE_RECON - Accrual Engine migration: Messages from reconciliation

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Numbers of accrual posting periods are inconsistent for &1/&2.

What causes this issue?

The numbers of accrual posting periods must be the same as numbers of FI
posting periods for &V1&/&V2&.

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?

Compare the value of field POPER in table ACEPSOIT and the value of
field POPER in table ACDOCA.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_RECON007 - Numbers of accrual posting periods are inconsistent for &1/&2. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_RECON007 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the number of accrual posting periods for the specified company code and fiscal year. This error typically arises during the reconciliation process in the Accrual Engine, where the system expects a certain number of posting periods to be defined, but finds a mismatch.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The configuration settings for the accrual posting periods in the system may not match the expected settings for the specified company code and fiscal year.
  Missing Periods: There may be missing or incorrectly defined posting periods in the configuration for the accruals.
  Changes in Fiscal Year Variant: If there have been changes to the fiscal year variant or posting periods after the accruals were set up, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the underlying data structure, this could lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the accrual posting periods in the SAP system. Ensure that the number of periods defined matches the expected number for the fiscal year and company code in question.
  Use transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant and ensure that the posting periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Accrual Settings:
  
  Check the settings in the Accrual Engine (transaction code ACE1) to ensure that the accruals are set up correctly for the specified company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods:
  
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the posting periods or reconfigure the settings to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Accruals:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, you may need to reprocess the accruals to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the Accrual Engine and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ACE1 (Accrual Engine) and OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the accruals are processed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the ACE_RECON007 error message in SAP.