How To Fix /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL013 - Acc. Engine not active for data basis &1, therefore &2 cannot be activted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Acc. Engine not active for data basis &1, therefore &2 cannot be activted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL013 - Acc. Engine not active for data basis &1, therefore &2 cannot be activted ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/MSG_ABSTR_JRNL013 indicates that the Accounting Engine is not active for the specified data basis, which prevents the activation of the specified object (in this case, &2). This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with journal entries or accounting documents.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Accounting Engine: The primary cause of this error is that the Accounting Engine is not activated for the specified data basis (indicated by &1). This can happen if the configuration for the accounting engine has not been completed or if it has been deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the accounting engine or the data basis.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the accounting engine.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Accounting Engine:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting or Controlling.
  Look for the settings related to the Accounting Engine and ensure that it is activated for the specified data basis.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the accounting engine to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Ensure that the data basis is correctly defined and linked to the accounting engine.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the activation. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE37 for function module checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and activate the accounting engine for the specified data basis.