How To Fix POAC013 - Enter accrual type in field &1 for purchasing doc. type &2 / &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POAC - Accruals for Purchase Orders

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Enter accrual type in field &1 for purchasing doc. type &2 / &3.

What causes this issue?

The accrual type is missing in field &V1& for the following objects:
purchasing document type: &V2&
item category in the purchasing document: &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?

Please go to Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.VC_TPOAC_PO_ACRTM>Define Accrual Types and Methods for MM
Purchase Order Items</> and enter the missing accrual type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POAC013 - Enter accrual type in field &1 for purchasing doc. type &2 / &3. ?

  The SAP error message POAC013 indicates that an accrual type needs to be specified for a purchasing document type. This error typically arises in the context of the Accrual Accounting functionality in SAP, which is used to manage and record expenses and revenues that are incurred but not yet paid or received.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A purchasing document (like a Purchase Order) is created or processed without an associated accrual type.
  The configuration for the purchasing document type does not include an accrual type, which is necessary for the system to determine how to handle accruals for that document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that an accrual type is defined for the relevant purchasing document type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Configuration:
  
  Follow the path: Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Set Up Accruals.
  
  
  
  Define Accrual Types:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific purchasing document type (e.g., standard PO, service PO) and ensure that an accrual type is assigned.
  If no accrual type is assigned, you will need to create or assign an appropriate accrual type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to create or process the purchasing document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Accrual Types: These are used to define how expenses are recognized in the financial statements. Different types may be used for different scenarios (e.g., goods receipt, service receipt).
  Document Types: Each purchasing document type (like standard PO, contract, etc.) can have different settings, including how accruals are handled.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.