How To Fix FICA_CD001 - Cash desk clearing account determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_CD - FI-CA: Cash Desk/Cash Journal

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Cash desk clearing account determined

trados = fi

What causes this issue?

From posting area 0160 with the details
Company code &V1&
Branch &V2&
Payment category &V3&
the system was unable to determine a cash desk clearing account.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the <DS:TRAN.FQH1>posting area 0160</> so that a cash desk
clearing account can be determined for the above values, that is, from
the company code, branch, and payment category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_CD001 - Cash desk clearing account determined ?

  The SAP error message FICA_CD001, which states "Cash desk clearing account determined," typically occurs in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) component. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid cash desk clearing account for a transaction.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The cash desk clearing account may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration of the cash desk or the related financial accounts.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may not have the necessary information or settings that link to the cash desk clearing account.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be associated with a valid cash desk clearing account.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the system from accessing the necessary account.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICA_CD001 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cash desk clearing accounts in the SAP system. This can typically be found under the path: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Cash Desk > Define Cash Desk Clearing Accounts.
  
  
  Ensure that the cash desk clearing account is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate cash desk.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master data to ensure that it is correctly set up. Look for any missing information that might be required for the cash desk clearing account.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to process is correctly configured to use the cash desk clearing account. You can check this in the configuration settings for transaction types.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the cash desk clearing account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the FICA module for any specific guidance or updates that may address this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to review related transactions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI-CA expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FICA_CD001 error in your SAP system.