How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN014 - Accrual run was not started in a background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Accrual run was not started in a background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN014 - Accrual run was not started in a background job ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN014 indicates that an accrual run was not started in a background job. This error typically occurs in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically when dealing with accruals in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) component.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow the accrual run to be executed in the background.
  Job Scheduling: The background job for the accrual run may not have been scheduled correctly or may have failed to start.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the accrual run may not have the necessary authorizations to start background jobs.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or parameters that prevent the accrual run from being executed in the background.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any jobs related to the accrual run and see if they are scheduled, running, or have failed.
  If the job is not scheduled, you may need to schedule it manually.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the accrual run is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Verify that the parameters for the accrual run are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute background jobs. You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting to run the job.
  If necessary, consult with your security team to grant the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Review any system settings that may affect background job processing. This includes checking the background processing settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ20.
  
  
  
  Run in Foreground:
  
  As a temporary workaround, you can try running the accrual process in the foreground to see if it completes successfully. This can help identify if the issue is specifically related to background processing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53: Authorization Check
  RZ10: Profile Maintenance
  RZ20: CCMS Monitoring
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Asset Accounting and accruals for more detailed information on configuration and processing.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.