How To Fix CMM_MEV_GEN_BO026 - Accrual document does not exist for key &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_MEV_GEN_BO - Messages for Accrual Document BO for PEV

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Accrual document does not exist for key &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_MEV_GEN_BO026 - Accrual document does not exist for key &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMM_MEV_GEN_BO026 indicates that an accrual document does not exist for the specified key. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with accruals and deferrals in financial accounting.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Accrual Document: The accrual document that the system is trying to reference does not exist in the database. This could be due to incorrect document numbers or keys being used.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake in entering the key values (e.g., document number, fiscal year) when trying to access the accrual document.
  Document Deletion: The accrual document may have been deleted or not created due to a prior error in the posting process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the accrual document from being generated or recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Document Keys: Check the keys (e.g., document number, fiscal year) you are using to ensure they are correct. Make sure you are referencing the right document.
  
  
  Check Accrual Document Creation: Ensure that the accrual document was created successfully. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., using transaction FB03 to display documents) to see if the document exists.
  
  
  Review Posting Logic: If the accrual document is supposed to be generated automatically, review the posting logic and ensure that all necessary conditions for its creation are met.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any related error messages or warnings that might provide more context on why the accrual document is missing.
  
  
  Recreate Accrual Document: If the document was deleted or not created, you may need to recreate it manually or reprocess the transaction that should have generated it.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to accruals in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to investigate the status of documents.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message CMM_MEV_GEN_BO026 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on accrual accounting and related processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.