How To Fix FACRA013 - The accrual item is obsolete.


FACRA013 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FACRA - Messages in application Manage Accruals

  • Message number: 013

  • Message text: The accrual item is obsolete.

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  • How to fix this error?

    Can't review an accrual item of the obsolete status.
    The system will set the periodic accrual amounts to zero for obsolete
    accrual items.
    Despite an accrual item is obsolete, it can be necessary that the system
    performs an accrual posting, see example:

    How can this happen?

    In period 1 an accrual amount of 5000 EUR has been calculated and posted
    by the periodic accrual run for the accrual item.
    In period 2 the accrual item has been marked as obsolete: As a
    consequence<(>,<)> the system calculates zero as the accrual amount.
    Because in the former period 1 the amount of 5000 EUR has been posted,
    the system will post in period 2 the delta of -5000 EUR<(>,<)> in order
    to bring the balance of the accruals to zero.

    How to fix this error?

    Can't review an accrual item of the obsolete status. For more
    information, see
    <DS:DE.ACEDS_XOBSOLETE>Obsolete.</>

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FACRA013 - The accrual item is obsolete. ?
    The SAP error message FACRA013, which states "The accrual item is obsolete," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and asset accounting when dealing with accruals. This message indicates that the system has identified an accrual item that is no longer valid or applicable for processing.
    
    Cause: Obsolete Accrual Item: The accrual item may have been marked as obsolete in the system, possibly due to changes in accounting policies, the completion of the related transaction, or the expiration of the accrual period. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the accrual item, such as missing or incorrect information.
    Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not align with the current business processes or accounting standards, leading to the accrual item being flagged as obsolete.
    Solution: Review the Accrual Item: Check the status of the accrual item in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant

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