How To Fix POAC031 - Please make the necessary confign settings for accrual item type &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POAC - Accruals for Purchase Orders

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Please make the necessary confign settings for accrual item type &1.

What causes this issue?

Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.VC_TPOAC_PO_ACRTM>Define Accrual Item Types and Methods for MM
Purchase Order Items</> contains accrual item type &V1&. This accrual
item type, however, has not been defined in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.VC_TACE_ITEMTY>Define Accrual Item Types</>.

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 configure accrual item type &V1& using Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.VC_TACE_ITEMTY>Define Accrual Item Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POAC031 - Please make the necessary confign settings for accrual item type &1. ?

  The SAP error message POAC031, which states "Please make the necessary configuration settings for accrual item type &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Accrual Engine. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration for a specific accrual item type that is being referenced in your transaction or process.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The accrual item type specified in the error message has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The configuration settings for the accrual item type may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Custom Item Type: If you are using a custom accrual item type, it may not have been properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Access Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration path for the Accrual Engine. This is typically found under:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accrual Engine -> Define Accrual Item Types
  
  
  
  
  Check Accrual Item Type:
  
  Look for the accrual item type mentioned in the error message (replace &1 with the actual item type).
  Ensure that the item type is defined and that all necessary settings are completed.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Settings:
  
  If the item type does not exist, you will need to create it.
  If it exists but is incomplete, review the settings and make any necessary adjustments. This may include defining the rules for how the accruals should be calculated, the posting periods, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or process that triggered the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality assurance and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring the Accrual Engine and understanding accrual item types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBYC: For automatic postings.
  S_ALR_87012357: For analyzing accruals.
  
  
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the POAC031 error and ensure that your accrual item types are properly configured in SAP.