How To Fix WZRE_IV021 - Accruals can only be processed in operation mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_IV - Clearing Workbench

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Accruals can only be processed in operation mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_IV021 - Accruals can only be processed in operation mode ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZRE_IV021: "Accruals can only be processed in operation mode":
  
  Error Message
  WZRE_IV021: Accruals can only be processed in operation mode
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you attempt to post or process accrual documents in a mode other than the required operation mode in the SAP system. Specifically, accrual postings are restricted to certain processing modes to ensure data consistency and correct financial treatment.
  
  Operation mode refers to the standard processing mode in the SAP Accrual Engine or related modules.
  If you try to post accruals in simulation mode, test mode, or any other non-operational mode, the system will throw this error.
  This restriction is in place because accrual postings affect financial accounting and controlling, and must be done only in the actual operation mode to update the ledgers and controlling objects correctly.
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  During accrual run or posting in the Accrual Engine (WZRE).
  When executing accrual postings via transaction codes or programs that support different modes (e.g., simulation vs. actual posting).
  If the user or program mistakenly sets the mode to simulation or test instead of operation.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the processing mode:
  
  Ensure that the accrual posting or run is executed in operation mode.
  In the accrual run parameters or selection screen, select the mode as Operation (not simulation or test).
  
  
  
  Adjust the program or transaction settings:
  
  If you are running a custom program or standard SAP transaction, verify the mode parameter.
  For example, in transaction WZRE or related accrual transactions, select the correct mode.
  
  
  
  Re-run the accrual posting:
  
  After setting the mode to operation, re-execute the accrual posting.
  This should allow the accrual documents to be posted successfully.
  
  
  
  Authorization check:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to post in operation mode.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Accrual Engine (WZRE): SAP's tool for managing accrual postings, often used in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  Modes in Accrual Processing:
  
  Simulation mode: Used to test accrual postings without updating the database.
  Operation mode: Actual posting mode that updates financial documents.
  
  
  Always use simulation mode for testing and operation mode for real postings.
  Refer to SAP Note or documentation related to the Accrual Engine for detailed configuration and usage.
  
  
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  Error
  WZRE_IV021: Accruals can only be processed in operation mode
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to post accruals in non-operation mode (e.g., simulation)
  
  
  Solution
  Run accrual posting in operation mode only
  
  
  Related Area
  SAP Accrual Engine (WZRE), FI/CO Accrual postings
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact transaction or program parameters, please provide the transaction code or program name you are using for accrual postings.