How To Fix ACEDS081 - Accrual method &2 cannot be used for uploading periodic accrual amounts

ACEDS081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEDS - Accrual Engine: Distribution Server

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Accrual method &2 cannot be used for uploading periodic accrual amounts

What causes this issue?

Accrual method &V2& cannot be used in accrual items that have accrual
type &V1&: In Customizing view
<DS:SIMG.V_TACE_ACRTYPEUA>Enable Upload of Periodic Accrual Amounts for
Accrual Type</> the accrual type &V1& is defined to allow uploading
periodic accrual amounts. That's the reason why the algorithm used in
the accrual method must return the uploaded accrual amounts. This
algorithm is implemented in function module ACE_DS_METHOD_UPLOADED_AMNT;
but the accrual method &V2& is not assigned to this function module in
customizing view
<DS:SIMG.FIGL_ACE_ACEACM_DC>Define Accrual Methods</>.

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?

Use accrual method UPLD_AMNT for uploading periodic accrual amounts.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEDS081 - Accrual method &2 cannot be used for uploading periodic accrual amounts ?

  The SAP error message ACEDS081 indicates that the specified accrual method (denoted by &2) cannot be used for uploading periodic accrual amounts. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting when trying to upload or process periodic accruals using a method that is not compatible with the system's configuration or the specific requirements of the asset accounting module.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Accrual Method: The accrual method you are trying to use may not be configured to handle periodic accruals. Each accrual method has specific rules and requirements.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module may not allow the selected accrual method for the type of transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data being uploaded, such as incorrect or missing fields that are required for the specified accrual method.
  Version or Release Issues: The version of SAP you are using may have