How To Fix ACEDS027 - Date &4 is outside validity period for &1 / &2 / &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEDS - Accrual Engine: Distribution Server

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Date &4 is outside validity period for &1 / &2 / &3

What causes this issue?

The following accrual subobject could not be found in the Accrual
Engine:
External reference of the accrual object: &V1&
External reference of the accrual subobject: &V2&

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 ACEDS027 - Date &4 is outside validity period for &1 / &2 / &3 ?

  The SAP error message ACEDS027 indicates that a date you are trying to use is outside the validity period for a specific asset or master data record. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an operation (like posting a transaction) that involves an asset, but the date you are using does not fall within the defined validity period for that asset.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The date you are trying to use (e.g., posting date, transaction date) is either before the start date or after the end date of the asset's validity period.
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may have been set up with specific validity periods that restrict when transactions can be posted.
  Period Locking: The posting period may be closed in the system, preventing any transactions from being posted outside of the allowed periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Period: Review the asset master data to confirm the validity period. You can do this by navigating to the asset master record in SAP (Transaction code AS03) and checking the "Validity" section.
  Adjust Posting Date: If the date you are using is indeed outside the validity period, adjust the posting date to fall within the valid range.
  Open Posting Period: If the posting period is closed, you may need to open it in the configuration settings (Transaction code OB52) or consult with your financial team to determine if it is appropriate to do so.
  Asset Configuration: If the asset's validity period needs to be extended, you may need to modify the asset master data (Transaction code AS02) to adjust the validity dates accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your organization's configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or change asset master data and posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACEDS027 error and successfully process your asset-related transactions.