How To Fix FB086 - Posting rules have no joint interim account

FB086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Posting rules have no joint interim account

What causes this issue?

You have defined a posting rule that does not post to a common interim
account.
Current posting area:
Debit: &v1&
Credit: &v2&
Corresponding posting area:
Debit: &v3&
Credit: &v4&
Since you have carried out Customizing for two posting areas, one debit
and one credit account from both areas should be the same.

System Response

The system posts to these accounts.

How to fix this error?

Change the posting rule so that the posting areas post to a common
interim account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB086 - Posting rules have no joint interim account ?

  The SAP error message FB086, which states "Posting rules have no joint interim account," typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a joint interim account defined in the posting rules for the transaction you are trying to execute. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Joint Interim Account: The posting rules for the transaction do not have a defined joint interim account. This can happen if the configuration for the relevant account type is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be set up properly, particularly in the area of account determination.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type you are trying to post may not have the necessary settings in the posting rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration path) to