How To Fix ACEDS078 - You can't change comments for period data of accrual item &1/&2

ACEDS078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEDS - Accrual Engine: Distribution Server

• Message number: 078

• Message text: You can't change comments for period data of accrual item &1/&2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Changing comments is not allowed, because the accrual type &V2& doesn't
have 'Rvw / Aprvl Accrual Type', and doesn't support review or approval
process.

How to fix this error?

Changing comments could be possible when you enable the review or
approval process in customizing view
<DS:SIMG.V_TACE_ACRTYPERA>Activate Review and Approval for Periodic
Accrual Amounts</> for accrual type &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEDS078 - You can't change comments for period data of accrual item &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message ACEDS078 indicates that you are trying to change comments for a period data of an accrual item, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with accruals and deferrals in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system restricts changes to certain fields, including comments, for accrual items that have already been posted for a specific period. This is a safeguard to maintain the integrity of financial data and ensure that historical records remain unchanged.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that you are not trying to modify comments for a closed posting period. If the period is closed, you will not be able to make changes to the accrual item.
  
  
  Use a New Entry: If you need to add or modify comments, consider creating a new accrual entry instead of modifying the existing one.