How To Fix FARR_ACCR_UI020 - You cannot perform accrual run for company code &1 for a future period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_UI - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You cannot perform accrual run for company code &1 for a future period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_UI020 - You cannot perform accrual run for company code &1 for a future period ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_UI020 indicates that you are trying to perform an accrual run for a company code in a future period, which is not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and accrual management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Future Period Accruals: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not allow accrual runs to be executed for periods that are considered "future" based on the current date and the configuration of the fiscal year.
  Period Locking: The period you are trying to process may be locked for posting, which is common in many organizations to prevent changes to financial data in closed periods.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial accounting module may restrict accrual runs to only allow processing for current or past periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Period: Verify the period you are trying to run the accrual for. Ensure that it is not a future period. You can do this by checking the current date and the fiscal year settings.
  Adjust the Posting Period: If you need to run the accrual for a future period, you may need to adjust the posting period settings in the configuration. This typically involves:
  
  Navigating to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Open and Close Posting Periods.
  Ensure that the future period is open for posting if your business process allows it.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about changing the settings, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to understand the implications of running accruals for future periods.
  Use Current Period: If the accrual run is not urgent, consider running it for the current or past periods instead.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or additional configurations required.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to accrual accounting and period management to understand the best practices and configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (for accruals) and OB52 (for managing posting periods).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform the accrual run as needed.