How To Fix 3G204 - Company code clearing account not found in co. code &1 for co. code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Company code clearing account not found in co. code &1 for co. code &2

What causes this issue?

The 'Post to Company Code Clearing Accounts' flag is set in the posting
variant you are using. A claim/payable has been calculated between the
company codes &V1& and &V2&.
However, the company code clearing accounts betweeen the specified
company codes are not stored in the system.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the company code clearing accounts using the
Customizing step <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBYA>Prepare Cross-Company
Code Transactions</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G204 - Company code clearing account not found in co. code &1 for co. code &2 ?

  The SAP error message 3G204 indicates that a clearing account for a specific company code is not found in the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with intercompany transactions or clearing accounts in the Controlling (CO) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Clearing Account: The clearing account that is supposed to be used for the specified company code does not exist or has not been configured properly in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the clearing accounts in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules may not be set up correctly.
  Company Code Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the company codes involved in the transaction, leading to the system not being able to find the appropriate clearing account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Clearing Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC (Automatic Postings) in SAP.
  Verify that the clearing account is defined for the relevant company code. You may need to check the settings for the specific transaction type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Clearing Account:
  
  If the clearing account does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done in the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to create a new G/L account.
  Ensure that the account is properly assigned to the relevant company code and has the correct account type.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company codes involved in the transaction are correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies in the configuration.
  Check the settings in the transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the company codes are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the specific clearing account needed, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI/CO consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYC: Automatic Postings
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Company Code Global Settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on clearing account configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the 3G204 error message in SAP.