How To Fix EB166 - Clearing control is not maintained for clearing type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Clearing control is not maintained for clearing type &1

What causes this issue?

Either the settlement type &V1& to be used for automatic allocation of
the open items is not defined, or no settlement variant determination
has been stored for this settlement type.

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?

Check the configuration of the settlement control for settlement type
&v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB166 - Clearing control is not maintained for clearing type &1 ?

  The SAP error message EB166, which states "Clearing control is not maintained for clearing type &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary clearing control settings for the specified clearing type.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The clearing control settings for the specified clearing type have not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Clearing Type: The clearing type being used in the transaction may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the configuration.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (such as customer or vendor accounts) may not be properly configured to use the specified clearing type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Clearing Control Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Clearing > Define Clearing Control.
  Ensure that the clearing control for the specified clearing type is maintained. If it is missing, you will need to create or update the clearing control settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Clearing Type:
  
  Ensure that the clearing type you are using in your transaction is valid and correctly configured.
  Check if the clearing type is active and properly linked to the relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer or vendor accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are set up to use the correct clearing type.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like FD03 for customers or FK03 for vendors to view their master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on how to set up clearing controls.
  
  
  
  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 FB05 (Post with Clearing), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify clearing control settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EB166 error in your SAP system.