How To Fix KA231 - Order &1 is not an accrual order

KA231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Order &1 is not an accrual order

What causes this issue?

You are maintaining credits for calculation of imputed costs for cost
centers. Order &V1&, which was entered for the credit, is not an
imputed costs order.
Order &V1& is of order type &V2&; imputed costs orders are type &V3&.

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?

Check your entry and enter an imputed costs order, if applicable. If
you are not using orders of type &V3&, you may also carry out imputed
costs analysis for internal orders.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA231 - Order &1 is not an accrual order ?

  The SAP error message KA231, which states "Order &1 is not an accrual order," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that is only applicable to accrual orders, but the specified order is not set up as an accrual order in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Order Type: The order you are trying to process is not configured as an accrual order. Accrual orders are used for specific types of accounting and financial reporting, and not all order types support accrual accounting.
  
  Configuration Issues: The order type may not have been set up correctly in the system, or the necessary settings for accrual accounting may not be activated.
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be using a transaction that is intended for accrual orders on a standard order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Type: Verify the type of order you are working with. You can do this by checking the order details in the SAP system. Ensure that it