How To Fix /DSD/SL012 - Automatic clearing is not allowed for company code "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/SL -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Automatic clearing is not allowed for company code "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/SL012 - Automatic clearing is not allowed for company code "&1" ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/SL012 Automatic clearing is not allowed for company code "&1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP DSD (Direct Store Delivery) module when there is an attempt to perform automatic clearing for a company code that has not been configured to allow this process.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The company code in question has not been set up to allow automatic clearing. This is often a configuration issue in the financial settings of the company code.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or policies may dictate that automatic clearing is not permitted for specific company codes, possibly due to the nature of transactions or accounting practices.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with automatic clearing for that company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP system.
  Go to the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Automatic Clearing.
  Ensure that the settings for automatic clearing are correctly configured for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Modify Company Code Settings:
  
  If automatic clearing is required, you may need to enable it for the company code. This can involve adjusting the settings in the configuration to allow for automatic clearing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  Discuss with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of enabling automatic clearing for the company code. They may have specific reasons for the current configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Types:
  
  Ensure that the transaction types being processed are appropriate for automatic clearing. If not, consider alternative methods for clearing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the clearing has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the company code settings.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the automatic clearing process works as intended without causing any disruptions to financial reporting or transaction processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and enable automatic clearing for the specified company code if it aligns with your business processes.