How To Fix ACE_S4027 - You can't use accrual method &2 for accrual item type &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: You can't use accrual method &2 for accrual item type &1.

What causes this issue?

You can't use accrual method &V2& in accrual items that have accrual
item type &V1&.
In Customizing view <DS:SIMG.VC_TACE_ITEMTY>Define Accrual Item Types
</>, accrual type &V1& is set to allow uploading periodic accrual
amounts. That's why the algorithm used in the accrual method must return
the uploaded accrual amounts. This algorithm is implemented in ABAP
class CL_ACE_CFG_METHOD_ITEM_PER. However, accrual method &V2& is not
assigned to this ABAP class in Customizing view
<DS:SIMG.V_TACE_ACMETD_S4>Define Accrual Methods</>.

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?

Please use an accrual method that is assigned to the ABAP class
mentioned above. If no such accrual method exists yet, create one using
Customizing view <LS>Define Accrual Methods</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_S4027 - You can't use accrual method &2 for accrual item type &1. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4027 indicates that there is an issue with the accrual method being used for a specific accrual item type. This error typically arises when the configuration settings in the system do not allow the specified accrual method for the given item type.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Accrual Method: The accrual method you are trying to use is not compatible with the accrual item type specified in the error message.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the configuration for the accrual item type may not allow the selected accrual method.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the accrual item may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the accrual item types and verify which accrual methods are allowed for the specific item type you are working with.
  You can access this through the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Accruals > Define Accrual Item Types.
  
  
  
  Change Accrual Method:
  
  If the current accrual method is not allowed for the item type, consider changing it to a compatible method that is permitted for that item type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the accrual item to ensure that it is correctly configured and that the accrual method is appropriate for the item type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to accrual accounting to understand the relationships between accrual item types and methods.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes or master data adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAA3 (for asset accounting) or OAA4 (for defining accrual item types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the configuration in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.