How To Fix 67_PAYMENTS020 - Error while creating a planned record for G/L acct posting ( rc = &1 )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67_PAYMENTS - Message Class Incoming Payment / Payment Postprocessing

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error while creating a planned record for G/L acct posting ( rc = &1 )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67_PAYMENTS020 - Error while creating a planned record for G/L acct posting ( rc = &1 ) ?

  The SAP error message 67_PAYMENTS020 indicates that there was an error while creating a planned record for a General Ledger (G/L) account posting. The error code rc = &1 typically provides a return code that can help diagnose the specific issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Invalid G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use may not be valid or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Account Type Restrictions: The G/L account may be restricted for certain types of postings (e.g., it may be a balance sheet account that cannot be used for certain types of transactions).
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module that prevent the posting from being created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified G/L account.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction date you are trying to use.
  Currency Issues: There may be issues related to currency conversion or currency settings for the G/L account.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check G/L Account: Verify that the G/L account is valid and active. Ensure that it is configured correctly for the type of transaction you are trying to post.
  Review Account Type: Ensure that the G/L account is appropriate for the type of posting you are attempting (e.g., revenue, expense, etc.).
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the FI module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the planned postings.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the G/L account in question.
  Posting Period: Check the posting period settings to ensure that the period is open for the transaction date.
  Currency Settings: Review the currency settings for the G/L account and ensure that they are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FS00 (G/L Account Master Data) to check the account settings, or OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods) to review posting periods.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting.