How To Fix ACE_S4034 - Specify an amount for currency &1 except zero.

ACE_S4034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Specify an amount for currency &1 except zero.

What causes this issue?

According to the customizing
<DS:TRAN.FINSC_LEDGER>Define Settings for Ledgers and Currency Types
,</> currency &V1& is determined by the currency type &V4&. The currency
type &V4& is configured to not allow zero as the amount for the item
type &V2& and ledger &V3& in customizing view
<DS:SIMG.VC_TACE_ITEMTY>Define Accrual Item Types</>.

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?

Change the amount for currency &V1& to non-zero values.

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_S4034 - Specify an amount for currency &1 except zero. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4034 "Specify an amount for currency &1 except zero" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with currency amounts in SAP. This error indicates that a monetary amount must be specified for a particular currency, and that amount cannot be zero.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Amount Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a user is trying to enter a transaction with a currency amount of zero. This is not allowed in many financial contexts, as it does not represent a valid transaction.
  Missing Amount: The amount field may be left blank or not filled in correctly, leading to the system interpreting it as zero.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce rules around currency amounts that are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Amount: Ensure that you enter a non-zero amount in the currency field. Check the business