How To Fix CMD_API034 - Customer &1: No clearing indicator is set in clearing account &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_API - Customer APIs

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Customer &1: No clearing indicator is set in clearing account &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_API034 - Customer &1: No clearing indicator is set in clearing account &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message CMD_API034 indicates that there is an issue with the clearing account for a specific customer. The message states that no clearing indicator is set for the specified clearing account, which is necessary for processing transactions related to that customer.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Clearing Indicator: The clearing account for the customer does not have a clearing indicator set. This indicator is essential for the system to know how to handle clearing transactions.
  Configuration Issues: The clearing account may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary settings may not have been maintained.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the customer master data or the clearing account settings that lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code FD03 for display).
  Verify that the clearing account is correctly assigned and that the clearing indicator is set.
  
  
  
  Maintain Clearing Account Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBYC to access the configuration for automatic postings.
  Check the settings for the clearing account in the relevant account determination settings.
  Ensure that the clearing indicator is set for the clearing account in question.
  
  
  
  Update Clearing Indicator:
  
  If the clearing indicator is missing, you can update it by going to the relevant configuration settings and assigning the appropriate clearing indicator to the clearing account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to clearing accounts and customer transactions for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FD03: Display Customer Master
  OBYC: Configuration for Automatic Postings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to customer master data and account 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 (FI) to further investigate the problem.