How To Fix RERAAL020 - Accrual/deferral already made by &2 for contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RERAAL - Messages for Package RE_RA_AL: Accruals/Deferrals Interface

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Accrual/deferral already made by &2 for contract &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RERAAL020 - Accrual/deferral already made by &2 for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message RERAAL020 indicates that an accrual or deferral has already been made for a specific contract. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and contract management within SAP, particularly when dealing with accruals and deferrals in the context of revenue recognition or expense management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to post an accrual or deferral for a contract that has already had an accrual or deferral entry made. This is a safeguard to prevent double posting, which could lead to inaccuracies in financial reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Accruals/Deferrals:
  
  Review the contract in question (identified by &1) to see if there are existing accruals or deferrals (identified by &2). You can do this by checking the relevant financial documents or reports in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Document Flow:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check the document flow and see if there are any existing entries related to the accrual/deferral.
  
  
  
  Adjust Existing Entries:
  
  If you find that an accrual or deferral has already been made, you may need to adjust or reverse the existing entry before making a new one. This can be done using transaction codes like FB08 (Reverse Document) or FBD2 (Change Document).
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the existing entries are correct, consult with your finance or accounting team. They can provide guidance on whether the existing accrual/deferral is valid and what steps to take next.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the error may be related to configuration settings in SAP. Ensure that the settings for accruals and deferrals are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03, FBL1N, FB08, and FBD2 for document management and adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to accruals and deferrals for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.