How To Fix CMM_MEV_GEN_UI002 - Accrual document type is invalid; contact your System Administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_MEV_GEN_UI - UI Message Class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Accrual document type is invalid; contact your System Administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_MEV_GEN_UI002 - Accrual document type is invalid; contact your System Administrator ?

  The SAP error message CMM_MEV_GEN_UI002 indicates that there is an issue with the accrual document type being used in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with accruals and deferrals in financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified for the accrual is not recognized or is not configured correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be set up in the configuration settings for accruals, or it may have been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or create documents of the specified type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the document type correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) and check the settings for document types.
  Ensure that the document type for accruals is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process accrual documents.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Administrator:
  
  If you are not the system administrator, contact them to investigate the issue further.
  They can check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements related to accrual processing, review the code to ensure it correctly handles the document types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that accrual documents can be created without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SU53: For checking authorization issues.
  SE80: For reviewing custom developments.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on accrual accounting and document types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CMM_MEV_GEN_UI002.