How To Fix CMAC_FEE_CALC368 - Cannot find clearing account for grant type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMAC_FEE_CALC - Messages for Student Accounting

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Cannot find clearing account for grant type &1

Procedure for System Administrators

Create the clearing account for grant type &V1&. You make this
setting in Customizing for <LS>Campus Management</> in the
IMG activity <DS:SIMG.CM_AS_XX_786>Define Clearing Account for
Grant Evaluation</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC368 - Cannot find clearing account for grant type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC368 indicates that the system is unable to find a clearing account for a specific grant type. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and grant management within SAP, particularly when dealing with fee calculations or postings related to grants.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The clearing account for the specified grant type has not been configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  
  Incorrect Grant Type: The grant type specified in the transaction may not be valid or may not have an associated clearing account.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the configuration settings or the relevant accounts.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the grant type or the associated accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for grant management in SAP.
  Verify that a clearing account is defined for the specified grant type. This can typically be found in the Customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) or Grants Management (GM).
  
  
  
  Define Clearing Account:
  
  If the clearing account is missing, you will need to create or define it. This usually involves specifying the account number and linking it to the appropriate grant type.
  
  
  
  Validate Grant Type:
  
  Ensure that the grant type being used in the transaction is correct and exists in the system. You can check this in the relevant master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration and accounts related to grant management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring clearing accounts for grant types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide) or OBY6 (to check account assignments) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CMAC_FEE_CALC368.