How To Fix 1I073 - BkAr &1, acct &2: Custg missing for receivbls/paybls for clearg acct &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 073

• Message text: BkAr &1, acct &2: Custg missing for receivbls/paybls for clearg acct &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I073 - BkAr &1, acct &2: Custg missing for receivbls/paybls for clearg acct &3 ?

  The SAP error message 1I073 indicates that there is a missing customer or vendor assignment for a clearing account in the context of accounts receivable (AR) or accounts payable (AP). This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a customer or vendor to be linked to a specific clearing account, but that link is not established in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer/Vendor Assignment: The clearing account specified in the transaction does not have a corresponding customer or vendor assigned to it.
  Configuration Issues: The clearing account may not be properly configured in the financial settings of the SAP system.
  Incorrect Account Usage: The account being used may not be intended for the type of transaction being processed (e.g., using a vendor account for a customer transaction).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the clearing account in question.
  Ensure that the account is set up correctly in the relevant financial module (AR/AP).
  Verify that the account is marked as a clearing account and is linked to the appropriate customer or vendor.
  
  
  
  Assign Customer/Vendor:
  
  If the clearing account is supposed to be linked to a specific customer or vendor, ensure that this assignment is made in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the customer or vendor master data and checking the account assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  Check the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that you are using the correct accounts and that the transaction type matches the account type (e.g., using a customer account for receivables).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the configuration of clearing accounts.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination) or FS00 (for account master data) to check and modify account settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify account settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1I073 and ensure that your clearing accounts are properly configured for transactions.