How To Fix POAC017 - No customizing for combination &1 &2 &3: no accrual object was created.

POAC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POAC - Accruals for Purchase Orders

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No customizing for combination &1 &2 &3: no accrual object was created.

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POAC017 - Details

• The SAP error message POAC017 indicates that there is no customizing available for the specified combination of parameters, which means that no accrual object has been created for the specified conditions. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with accruals and deferrals in the context of the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary customizing entries for the specified combination of parameters (like account type, cost element, etc.) have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the system that do not align with the expected values for the accrual object.
  Data Entry Errors: The parameters being used in the transaction may not match any existing configurations, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG)