How To Fix ACEDS072 - Customizing for accruals type &1 has been changed: Closing posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEDS - Accrual Engine: Distribution Server

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Customizing for accruals type &1 has been changed: Closing posting

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What causes this issue?

No closing posting is defined for accrual type &V1&.

System Response

However, a closing entry has been made for the accrual object that you
want to copy.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings for this accrual type.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEDS072 - Customizing for accruals type &1 has been changed: Closing posting ?

  The SAP error message ACEDS072 indicates that there has been a change in the customizing settings for the accruals type specified (represented by &1) related to closing postings. This error typically arises during the execution of a closing process, such as a month-end or year-end closing, when the system detects that the configuration for the specified accrual type has been modified since the last time the closing process was executed.
  Cause:
  
  Customizing Changes: The most common cause of this error is that the configuration settings for the accruals type have been altered. This could include changes to the rules for how accruals are calculated, the accounts involved, or other related settings.
  Concurrent Changes: If multiple users are working on the same configuration settings, one user’s changes may conflict with another’s, leading to this error.
  Transport Requests: If changes were transported from a development environment to a production environment, and the transport was not properly executed or completed, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings for the accruals type in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) and reviewing the settings for the specified accrual type.
  Revert Changes: If the changes made to the customizing settings are not required, consider reverting them to the previous state. This may involve restoring settings from a backup or undoing recent changes.
  Check Transport Requests: If the error is related to a transport request, ensure that all relevant transports have been successfully imported and that there are no inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs related to the customizing settings to understand what changes were made and why.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run of the closing process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the IMG) or SE09/SE10 (to check transport requests) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on handling changes to accruals types.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user executing the closing process has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.