How To Fix ACE_S4005 - The original document for this posting is the journal entry itself.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE_S4 - Messages for S/4HANA Accrual Engine

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The original document for this posting is the journal entry itself.

What causes this issue?

This posting was made by the SAP S/4HANA Accrual Engine.
The original document for such postings is the journal entry; there is
no additional original document.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_S4005 - The original document for this posting is the journal entry itself. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4005, which states "The original document for this posting is the journal entry itself," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or journal entries in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way the journal entry is being processed or referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Reference: The error may arise if the system is trying to reference a document that is not valid or does not exist in the context of the journal entry.
  Posting Logic: The posting logic may be incorrectly set up, leading the system to believe that it is trying to post a document that is already being processed as a journal entry.
  Document Type Issues: There may be issues related to the document type being used for the journal entry, which could lead to conflicts in how the system processes the entry.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings that affect how journal entries are handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document References: Ensure that the document references in the journal entry are correct and that the original document exists in the system.
  Review Posting Logic: Verify the posting logic and ensure that the journal entry is being processed correctly without any circular references.
  Document Type Validation: Check the document type being used for the journal entry and ensure it is appropriate for the transaction being processed.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the financial accounting module to ensure that they are set up correctly for journal entries.
  Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like FB50 (for general journal entries) or FB01 (for posting documents) to re-enter the journal entry and see if the error persists.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for financial accounting to understand the posting processes and configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP Financial Accounting for further investigation.