How To Fix ACEPS003 - Accrual object &2 is not defined in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEPS - Fehlermeldungen Abgrenzungsbuchungen

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Accrual object &2 is not defined in company code &1

What causes this issue?

In company code &V1&, the following accrual object is not defined
(table ACEPSOI):
Internal display of the accrual object (GUID): &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 ACEPS003 - Accrual object &2 is not defined in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACEPS003 indicates that there is an issue with an accrual object that is not defined in the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with accruals and deferrals in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message "ACEPS003 Accrual object &2 is not defined in company code &1" can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The accrual object (identified by &2) has not been defined or configured for the specified company code (identified by &1) in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code being referenced may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the entry of the accrual object or company code.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACEPS003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Accrual Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining accrual objects (usually under Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Ensure that the accrual object is defined for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Confirm that the company code you are using is correct and active.
  Check if the company code is properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries for any typographical errors in the accrual object or company code.
  Ensure that the correct values are being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Check for any transport logs for errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to the accrual object and company code.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OBY6 (Define Company Code), and others related to financial accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ACEPS003 error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the accrual object settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ACEPS003 error in your SAP system.