How To Fix FIBL1013 - No clearing account for bank account &1/&2 payment method &3 currency &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIBL1 - Payment Interface

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No clearing account for bank account &1/&2 payment method &3 currency &4

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to find a bank clearing account for the following
parameters:
Paying company code &V1&
House bank account &V2&
Payment method &V3&
Currency &V4&

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain a bank clearing account for the keys mentioned above using the
related <DS:TRAN.FIBL4>Maintenance Dialog</> transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIBL1013 - No clearing account for bank account &1/&2 payment method &3 currency &4 ?

  The SAP error message FIBL1013 indicates that there is no clearing account defined for a specific bank account, payment method, and currency combination. This error typically occurs during the processing of bank transactions, such as incoming or outgoing payments, where the system cannot find the appropriate clearing account to post the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Clearing Account Configuration: The clearing account for the specified bank account and payment method has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method used may not be correctly configured for the specified bank account.
  Currency Issues: The currency specified in the transaction may not have a corresponding clearing account defined.
  Bank Account Configuration: The bank account itself may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIBL1013 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Clearing Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the bank account in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the path: Financial Accounting (FI) > Bank Accounting > Master Data > Bank Accounts.
  Select the relevant bank account and check if a clearing account is assigned for the specified payment method and currency.
  
  
  
  Define Clearing Accounts:
  
  If the clearing account is missing, you need to define it. This can be done in the configuration settings:
  
  Go to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  Ensure that the clearing account is created and linked to the appropriate bank account and payment method.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check the payment method settings in the configuration:
  
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments > Define Payment Methods for Country.
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly configured for the bank account and currency.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currency used in the transaction is supported and that a clearing account exists for that currency.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBVCU (for clearing account configuration) and OBPM1 (for payment method configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring bank accounts and payment methods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to further investigate the issue.