How To Fix /PF1/MSG_ACCRUAL020 - Transaction type is not defined; contact your system administrator

/PF1/MSG_ACCRUAL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_ACCRUAL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Transaction type is not defined; contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_ACCRUAL020 - Transaction type is not defined; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_ACCRUAL020 Transaction type is not defined; contact your system administrator typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific transaction type that is required for processing an accrual. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a financial transaction or when trying to post an accrual in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transaction type may not be defined in the system configuration. This can happen if the necessary settings have not been completed in the customizing settings for accruals.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may be incorrect or not applicable for the current operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified transaction type.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent changes or updates to the system may have affected the configuration of transaction types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the