How To Fix ACE_S4072 - Accrual item &1 has not been approved.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Accrual item &1 has not been approved.

What causes this issue?

For accrual item &V1& no accruals are posted for the given period
because they have not been approved.
The accrual engine only posts the reversal of the existing accruals in
order to bring the accrual balance to zero for the given period.
The accrual item &V1& consists of the following fields: <ls>Application
Component / Company Code / Accrual Object ID / Accrual Subobject ID /
Accrual Item Type / Ledger</>.

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_S4072 - Accrual item &1 has not been approved. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4072, which states "Accrual item &1 has not been approved," typically occurs in the context of the Accrual Engine or the Financial Accounting module when an accrual item is being processed but has not received the necessary approval.
  Cause:
  
  Approval Workflow: The accrual item may be part of an approval workflow that has not been completed. This could be due to the item being newly created or modified and awaiting approval from the designated approver.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to process the accrual item may not have the necessary permissions to approve or process unapproved items.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require all accrual items to be approved before they can be processed further.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the status of the accrual item in the system. If it is pending approval, follow up with the appropriate personnel to ensure it is approved.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the correct roles and permissions to approve accrual items. If not, the user may need to request additional access from the system administrator.
  Review Workflow Settings: If the issue is related to the workflow, review the workflow settings in the SAP system to ensure that it is functioning correctly and that all necessary approvers are notified.
  Manual Approval: If the system allows, you may be able to manually approve the accrual item if you have the necessary permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the approval process for accrual items.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ACE1 for managing accruals or FB50 for posting journal entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message ACE_S4072 for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.