How To Fix ACR_COESTMNT004 - Report start date is not January 1, &1. Ending balance can be incorrect.


ACR_COESTMNT004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ACR_COESTMNT -

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Report start date is not January 1, &1. Ending balance can be incorrect.

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  • 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

    The value of the <LS>Balance at the end of current year</> field can be
    incorrect.

    How to fix this error?

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACR_COESTMNT004 - Report start date is not January 1, &1. Ending balance can be incorrect. ?
    The SAP error message ACR_COESTMNT004 indicates that there is an issue with the report start date not being set to January 1 of the specified year. This can lead to incorrect ending balances in financial reports, particularly in the context of cost accounting or financial closing processes.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Reporting Period: The report is configured to start from a date other than January 1 of the fiscal year, which can lead to discrepancies in the calculations of balances.
    Configuration Issues: The settings in the SAP system for the fiscal year or reporting periods may not be correctly defined. Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently entered a start date that does not align with the fiscal year.
    Solution: Adjust the Report Start Date: Go to the report parameters and ensure that the start date is set to January 1 of the relevant fiscal year. If you are using a custom report, check the logic that determines the start

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