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How To Fix CMAC_FEE_CALC505 - No clearing account exists for student with grant type &1


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CMAC_FEE_CALC - Messages for Student Accounting

  • Message number: 505

  • Message text: No clearing account exists for student with grant type &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    The system could not derive a clearing account for the student
    with grant type &V1&.

    System Response

    The system has cancelled posting.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    Define how the system should derive 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</>.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC505 - No clearing account exists for student with grant type &1 ?

    The SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC505 indicates that there is no clearing account configured for a student with a specific grant type. This error typically arises in the context of student financials or fee calculation processes within SAP, particularly in modules related to student accounting or financial aid.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the clearing account for the specified grant type has not been set up in the system. This could be due to oversight during system configuration or changes in grant types that were not reflected in the clearing account settings.
    2. Incorrect Grant Type: The grant type being referenced may not be valid or may not have an associated clearing account.
    3. Student Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the student’s master data, such as missing or incorrect grant type assignments.

    Solution:

    1. Check Clearing Account Configuration:

      • Navigate to the configuration settings for student financials in SAP.
      • Verify that a clearing account is defined for the specific grant type indicated in the error message. This can usually be found in the financial accounting or student accounting configuration sections.
      • If the clearing account is missing, create or assign the appropriate clearing account for the grant type.
    2. Review Grant Type Settings:

      • Ensure that the grant type in question is correctly defined and active in the system.
      • Check if there are any recent changes to grant types that may have affected the configuration.
    3. Validate Student Master Data:

      • Review the student’s master data to ensure that the grant type is correctly assigned.
      • Make any necessary corrections to the student’s profile to ensure that it aligns with the configured grant types.
    4. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on configuring clearing accounts and grant types.
    5. Testing:

      • After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE16 for table viewing.
    • Tables: You may need to check specific tables related to student financials and grant types, such as T_XXXX (where XXXX represents the relevant table for grant types or clearing accounts).
    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
    • Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and data, 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 resolve the CMAC_FEE_CALC505 error and ensure that the clearing accounts are properly configured for the relevant grant types.

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