How To Fix ACE_S4172 - There are no accrual postings to be released.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: There are no accrual postings to be released.

What causes this issue?

No accruals have been posted yet, so no accruals can be released.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_S4172 - There are no accrual postings to be released. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4172, which states "There are no accrual postings to be released," typically occurs in the context of the Accrual Engine in SAP. This error indicates that the system is attempting to release accrual postings, but there are no postings available for release.
  Causes:
  
  No Accruals Created: There may not be any accruals that have been created for the specified period or for the specific account.
  Accruals Already Released: The accruals may have already been released in a previous run, leaving no new postings to be released.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing accrual postings.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the relevant transactions, preventing any accruals from being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Accrual Engine settings that prevent accruals from being generated or released.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Accrual Postings: Verify if there are any accrual postings created for the relevant period. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes like FBL3N (for G/L accounts) or FBL1N (for vendor accounts).
  Review Release Process: Ensure that the release process has not already been executed for the period in question. If it has, you may need to wait for the next period or create new accruals.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria in the transaction to ensure it matches the existing accrual postings.
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the relevant transactions. You can check this in the transaction OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  Configuration Review: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP FI/CO consultant to review the settings related to the Accrual Engine and ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBS1 (Enter Accruals), FBS2 (Reverse Accruals), and ACE (Accrual Engine).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the Accrual Engine or this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on the Accrual Engine for a better understanding of how accruals are processed and released.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.