How To Fix POAC020 - Combination &1 &2 &3 not relevant anymore: accrual subobject was deleted

POAC020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POAC - Accruals for Purchase Orders

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Combination &1 &2 &3 not relevant anymore: accrual subobject was deleted

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POAC020 - Details

• The SAP error message POAC020 indicates that a specific combination of parameters (typically related to an accrual subobject) is no longer relevant because it has been deleted. This error often arises in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with accruals and deferrals in financial accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Accrual Subobject: The primary cause of this error is that the accrual subobject referenced in the transaction has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to data maintenance activities or changes in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration settings for accruals and deferrals are not set up correctly, it may lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Accrual Subobject: Verify if the accrual subobject that is causing the error still exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration