How To Fix ACEPS027 - Please define settings for accrual postings for &1 / &2 / &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEPS - Fehlermeldungen Abgrenzungsbuchungen

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Please define settings for accrual postings for &1 / &2 / &3

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

In Customizing for the Accrual Engine, the relevant settings are not
defined for
Company code: &V1&
Accounting principle: &V2&
Accrual type: &V3&

How to fix this error?

Create a corresponding entry in customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FIGL_ACE_PS_POST_DC>Define Settings for Accrual Postings</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEPS027 - Please define settings for accrual postings for &1 / &2 / &3 ?

  The SAP error message ACEPS027 indicates that there are missing settings for accrual postings in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process an accrual but cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified account or object.
  Cause:
  The error message ACEPS027 is triggered when:
  
  The system does not have the required configuration for accrual postings for the specified account (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.).
  The relevant settings for the accrual type or the specific account are not defined in the system.
  There may be missing entries in the configuration tables related to accruals.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the necessary settings for accrual postings. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Navigate to Accruals Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Periodic Processing -> Accruals -> Define Settings for Accrual Postings.
  
  
  
  Define Accrual Settings:
  
  In this section, you will need to define the settings for the specific account or object that is causing the error. This may include specifying the accrual type, the relevant accounts, and any other necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Ensure that all required entries for the specified account (e.g., &1, &2, &3 in the error message) are present in the configuration. If any entries are missing, create them as needed.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to process the accrual again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYC: This transaction code is used to configure automatic postings for various account types, including accruals.
  FBL1N, FBL3N: These transaction codes can be used to display vendor and G/L account line items, which may help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on accrual accounting and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACEPS027 error and ensure that the necessary settings for accrual postings are correctly defined in your SAP system.