How To Fix DOC_CHANGE_EXT021 - Clearing account does not exist for chart of accounts &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DOC_CHANGE_EXT - Extended Document Change

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Clearing account does not exist for chart of accounts &

What causes this issue?

The clearing account has not been maintained for chart of accounts &V1&
.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the clearing account in table DOCCHG_CLACCT using transaction
SM30.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DOC_CHANGE_EXT021 - Clearing account does not exist for chart of accounts & ?

  The SAP error message DOC_CHANGE_EXT021 indicates that there is an issue with the clearing account not being defined for the specified chart of accounts. This typically occurs during the posting of a document when the system cannot find a valid clearing account for the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Clearing Account: The clearing account for the specified chart of accounts is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the clearing accounts may not be set up correctly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Chart of Accounts Issues: The chart of accounts being used may not be properly linked to the necessary clearing accounts.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may require a clearing account that has not been set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Clearing Account:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC (Automatic Postings) in SAP.
  Check the settings for the relevant account type (e.g., for clearing accounts, look for the account type "S" for clearing accounts).
  Ensure that a