How To Fix ACE_S4133 - You can't use accrual method &2 for derived accrual item type &1.

ACE_S4133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 133

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

What causes this issue?

You can't use accrual method &V2& in accrual items that have accrual
item type &V1& assigned. In customizing view
<DS:SIMG.VC_TACE_ITEMTY>Define Accrual Item Types</>, accrual type &V1&
is set to be used for derived accrual amount. The algorithm used in the
accrual method is implemented in ABAP class CL_ACE_CFG_METHOD_DERIVE.
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?

Use an accrual method that is assigned to the ABAP class mentioned
above. If no such accrual method exists yet, create one in customizing
view
<DS:SIMG.V_TACE_ACMETD_S4>Define Accrual Methods</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_S4133 - You can't use accrual method &2 for derived accrual item type &1. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4133 indicates that there is an issue with the accrual method being used for a derived accrual item type. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with accruals in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The accrual method specified (denoted as &2 in the error message) is not compatible with the derived accrual item type (denoted as &1).
  The configuration settings for the accrual item types and methods do not align, meaning that the system does not allow the specified accrual method for the given item type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for accruals in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining accrual item types and methods.
  Ensure that the accrual method you are trying to use is allowed for the derived accrual item type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Accrual Item Type:
  
  Verify the