How To Fix 8I472 - CVD clearing account not maintained for the company &

8I472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 472

• Message text: CVD clearing account not maintained for the company &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I472 - CVD clearing account not maintained for the company & ?

  The SAP error message 8I472 indicates that a CVD (Cenvat/VAT) clearing account has not been maintained for the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of tax processing, particularly when dealing with CVD or VAT transactions in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a clearing account to be defined for the company code in question. This clearing account is necessary for the proper posting of CVD/VAT transactions. If it is not set up, the system cannot process the transaction, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the CVD clearing account for the relevant company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Tax on Sales/Purchases -> Basic Settings -> Define CVD Clearing Accounts
  
  
  
  
  Define the CVD