F5068 - A clearing account is missing in table T045W for account &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 068

• Message text: A clearing account is missing in table T045W for account &

What causes this issue?

For the specified bank account and the chosen type of bill of exchange
usage, no subaccount of the bank on which the bill liability is managed
is defined.

System Response

The bill of exchange usage cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

If you did not enter the correct bank account, correct your entry. If
the bank account is correct, the corresponding subaccount must be
determined in customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5068 - A clearing account is missing in table T045W for account & ?

  The SAP error message F5068 indicates that a clearing account is missing in the table T045W for a specific account. This error typically arises during the processing of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts that require a clearing account for proper posting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Missing Clearing Account: The specified account does not have a corresponding clearing account defined in the T045W table.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the account in question may not have been set up correctly, or the clearing account may have been deleted or not maintained.
  Account Type: The account type may not be compatible with the transaction being processed, leading to the requirement for a clearing account that is not defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table T045W:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access table T045W.
  Look for the account number mentioned in the error message and check if a clearing account is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Clearing Account:
  
  If the clearing account is missing, you will need to define it. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to transaction code OBYC.
  Navigate to the relevant account determination settings.
  Ensure that the clearing account is properly assigned for the account in question.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Account Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the account in transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Data).
  Ensure that the account is set up correctly and that all necessary fields, including the clearing account, are filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant to ensure that the account settings comply with your organization's financial processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE16/SE16N: For viewing table entries.
  OBYC: For configuring automatic account determination.
  FS00: For maintaining G/L account master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5068 error and ensure that the necessary clearing accounts are properly configured in your SAP system.