How To Fix ACEDS018 - No accrual items chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEDS - Accrual Engine: Distribution Server

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No accrual items chosen

What causes this issue?

No items have been chosen in the "Item Data" title element.
In the "Calculated Accruals", "Postings" and "Posted Totals" title
elements, the system has therefore automatically displayed the
corresponding data for the first item.

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 ACEDS018 - No accrual items chosen ?

  The SAP error message ACEDS018 ("No accrual items chosen") typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when trying to execute a transaction related to accruals, such as posting or processing asset transactions. This error indicates that the system did not find any accrual items that meet the selection criteria specified in the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  No Accrual Items Available: There may be no accrual items available for the specified selection criteria (e.g., date range, asset number).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters used to filter the accrual items may be incorrect or too restrictive.
  Data Not Posted: Accruals may not have been posted yet for the relevant period or asset.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Asset Accounting settings that prevent accruals from being recognized or processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using in the transaction. Ensure that they are correct and broad enough to include relevant accrual items.
  Verify Accrual Posting: Ensure that accruals have been posted for the relevant period. You can check this in the Asset Accounting module.
  Review Asset Master Data: Check the asset master data to ensure that the asset is set up correctly and that it has the necessary accruals.
  Run Reports: Use relevant reports (e.g., Asset History Sheet) to see if there are any accrual items that should be available.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP FI-AA configuration team to ensure that the settings for accruals are correct.
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or process the accrual items.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Asset Accounting, such as AS03 (Display Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Asset Accounting to understand how accruals are processed and any prerequisites that must be met.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Asset Accounting for further assistance.