How To Fix ACEPS046 - The periodic accruals posted for &1 / &2 have been reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACEPS - Fehlermeldungen Abgrenzungsbuchungen

• Message number: 046

• Message text: The periodic accruals posted for &1 / &2 have been reset

What causes this issue?

The periodic accruals posted thus far in the Accrual Engine for the
following accrual subobject have been reset:
Accrual object (internal display): &V1&
Accrual subobject (interne display): &V2&

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACEPS046 - The periodic accruals posted for &1 / &2 have been reset ?

  The SAP error message ACEPS046 indicates that the periodic accruals for a specific account (represented by placeholders &1 and &2) have been reset. This message typically arises in the context of the Accrual Engine or during the execution of periodic accruals in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Reset: The periodic accruals may have been manually reset by a user or through a specific transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the accruals, such as incorrect settings in the relevant customizing tables.
  Posting Errors: Errors during the posting process can lead to the resetting of accruals.
  Period Closing: If the period has been closed or if there are inconsistencies in the period settings, it may trigger this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistencies in the data related to the accruals can also lead to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Manual Changes: Review if any manual changes were made to the accruals. If so, determine if they were intended.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the accruals in the SAP system. Ensure that all relevant settings are correct and consistent.
  Repost Accruals: If the accruals were reset unintentionally, you may need to repost them. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction codes for accruals.
  Check Period Status: Ensure that the accounting period is open for posting. If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it or post in a different period.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data related to the accruals to identify any discrepancies that need to be resolved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBS1: Post Accruals
  FBS2: Reverse Accruals
  F.81: Accrual/Deferral
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ACEPS046 error and implement a solution to resolve it.