How To Fix CMAC_FEE_CALC372 - Document type and clearing reason for automatic clearing are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMAC_FEE_CALC - Messages for Student Accounting

• Message number: 372

• Message text: Document type and clearing reason for automatic clearing are missing

System Response

The system has terminated posting.

Procedure for System Administrators

Define the document type and clearing reason for automatic clearing.
You make this setting in Customizing for <LS>Contract Accounts
Receivable and Payable</> in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._FICABFOI_FQZ05>Define Default Values for Automatic
Clearing</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC372 - Document type and clearing reason for automatic clearing are missing ?

  The SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC372 indicates that there is an issue with the document type and clearing reason for automatic clearing in the context of fee calculation. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with automatic clearing processes in accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type required for the transaction is not specified or is missing in the configuration.
  Missing Clearing Reason: The clearing reason that is necessary for the automatic clearing process is not defined or is not available for the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to automatic clearing in the financial accounting module.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the transaction that is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) -> General Ledger Accounting -> Document Types.
  If the document type is missing, you may need to create it or assign an appropriate one.
  
  
  
  Check Clearing Reason:
  
  Verify that the clearing reason is defined in the system. This can typically be found in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) -> Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable -> Automatic Clearing.
  If the clearing reason is missing, you may need to create it or assign an appropriate one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the automatic clearing configuration settings to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Check if the clearing settings are aligned with the document types and clearing reasons being used.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Review the transaction data for any missing or incorrect entries. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for automatic clearing settings) or FB03 (to view documents) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.