How To Fix ACE_S4304 - Accrual object &1/&2/&3/&4: Balance check has failed.

ACE_S4304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Accrual object &1/&2/&3/&4: Balance check has failed.

What causes this issue?

The balance of the accrual object is not zero; some accruals are left on
the accrual account.
Affected accrual object:
Appl. Component: &V1&
Company Code: &V2&
Accrual Object ID: &V3&
Accrual Subobject ID: &V4&

System Response

Only accrual objects with balance zero can be archived.

How to fix this error?

This accrual object will <zh>not</> me marked as <ls>To Be Archived"</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_S4304 - Accrual object &1/&2/&3/&4: Balance check has failed. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4304 indicates that there is a balance check failure for a specific accrual object. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with accruals and deferrals in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message ACE_S4304 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The accrual object may not be properly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in the expected balance.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries related to the accrual object, such as missing amounts or incorrect account assignments.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction you are trying to process, which can lead to balance check failures.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the accrual object, such as mismatched amounts or incorrect account balances.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or