How To Fix RERAAL024 - Accounting principle cannot be derived uniquely

RERAAL024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Accounting principle cannot be derived uniquely

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RERAAL024 - Accounting principle cannot be derived uniquely ?

  The SAP error message RERAAL024, which states "Accounting principle cannot be derived uniquely," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and reporting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a unique accounting principle for a given transaction or scenario, often due to configuration issues or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Multiple Accounting Principles: The system may have multiple accounting principles defined, and it cannot determine which one to apply based on the current configuration or transaction data.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration in the financial accounting settings, such as the mapping of accounting principles to company codes or ledgers.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed may be inconsistent or incomplete, leading to ambiguity in determining the correct accounting principle.
  Transaction Type Issues: The specific transaction type being processed may not have a clear mapping to an accounting principle.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP