How To Fix FINS_REV_REC145 - Please first cancel the manual accruals for &1 manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC - Event Based revenue recognition

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Please first cancel the manual accruals for &1 manually

What causes this issue?

Nonzero balances of manual accruals for the indicated object were
detected.
You triggered an action in order to cancel revenue recognition postings
for the indicated object. This means that the balances of the revenue
recognition postings equal zero after the action has been executed
successfully.
Before this action can be applied, all manual accruals need to be
cancelled manually because they cannot be restored automatically.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please cancel the manual accruals manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_REV_REC145 - Please first cancel the manual accruals for &1 manually ?

  The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC145 indicates that there are manual accruals that need to be canceled before proceeding with a specific operation, such as reversing a revenue recognition or making adjustments in the financial module. This error typically arises in the context of revenue recognition and accrual accounting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there are existing manual accruals associated with a particular account or transaction that need to be addressed before the system allows further processing. This is a safeguard to ensure that financial data remains consistent and accurate.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to manually cancel the accruals that are causing the issue. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Identify the Accruals: Use transaction codes like FBL3N (Display G/L Account Line Items) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to find the specific manual accruals related to the account indicated by &1 in the error message.
  
  
  Cancel the Accruals:
  
  Navigate to the appropriate transaction for reversing or canceling accruals. This could be done through transaction FBS1 (Manual Accruals) or FBS2 (Reverse Manual Accruals).
  Enter the details of the accrual you wish to cancel and execute the reversal.
  
  
  
  Verify Cancellation: After canceling the accruals, check the account again to ensure that the accruals have been successfully reversed.
  
  
  Retry the Original Operation: Once the manual accruals have been canceled, you can retry the operation that initially triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  FBS1: Manual Accruals
  FBS2: Reverse Manual Accruals
  F.81: Accruals and Deferrals
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to revenue recognition and accrual accounting for more detailed guidance on handling accruals.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify accruals in the system.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant familiar with your organization's SAP configuration.