How To Fix FAGL_CONF013 - No zero-balance clearing account was defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CONF - Configuration of Document Splitting

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No zero-balance clearing account was defined

What causes this issue?

You have defined at least one splitting characteristic for which you
want to apply a zero balance setting in the document.
However, <ZH>no</> zero balance clearing account has been specified for
an account key in 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?

Specify a zero balance clearing account if you want to apply a zero
balance setting for at least one splitting characteristic.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CONF013 - No zero-balance clearing account was defined ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CONF013 indicates that there is no zero-balance clearing account defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the General Ledger (G/L) and the configuration of accounts for clearing purposes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to post transactions that require a zero-balance clearing account, but such an account has not been configured in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Configuration: The zero-balance clearing account has not been defined in the financial accounting settings.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the transaction does not point to a valid zero-balance clearing account.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed requires a zero-balance clearing account, but it is not set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_CONF013 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Zero-Balance Clearing Account:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Create/Change).
  Ensure that a zero-balance clearing account is defined for the relevant company code and account type.
  The account should be set up as a balance sheet account and should have the appropriate settings for clearing.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the General Ledger (transaction code SPRO).
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation for Creating G/L Accounts > Define Account Groups.
  Ensure that the account group for the zero-balance clearing account is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Types:
  
  Check the transaction types that are being processed to ensure they are correctly assigned to the zero-balance clearing account.
  You can do this by reviewing the relevant transaction settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring G/L accounts and clearing accounts.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, SPRO, and FBL3N (to view G/L account line items).
  Support: If the issue persists after configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_CONF013 error and ensure that your financial transactions can be processed without issues related to zero-balance clearing accounts.