How To Fix 67_PAYMENTS316 - No limit amount found in customizing settings for account clearing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 316

• Message text: No limit amount found in customizing settings for account clearing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67_PAYMENTS316 - No limit amount found in customizing settings for account clearing ?

  The SAP error message 67_PAYMENTS316 indicates that there is no limit amount found in the customizing settings for account clearing. This error typically arises during the payment processing or clearing of accounts in the SAP system, particularly when the system is trying to apply a payment to an account but cannot find the necessary configuration to determine the limit amount for that account.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The primary cause of this error is that the necessary customizing settings for account clearing have not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of the financial module.
  Incorrect Account Configuration: The account in question may not have the appropriate limit amount set up in the configuration, leading to the system being unable to process the payment.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration settings, it is possible that the limit amounts were inadvertently removed or not updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and check the settings for account clearing.
  Go to Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Define Payment Methods for Company Code.
  Ensure that the limit amounts are defined for the relevant payment methods and accounts.
  
  
  
  Define Limit Amounts:
  
  If the limit amounts are missing, you will need to define them. This can typically be done in the same section of the IMG where you check the settings.
  Make sure to specify the correct limit amounts for the accounts that are involved in the clearing process.
  
  
  
  Review Account Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the specific accounts involved in the payment process. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to payment processing and account clearing for any additional guidance or specific steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved and that payments can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBPM1 (for payment methods) or OBY6 (for account clearing settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing these actions has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP FI consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.