How To Fix FMBGA045 - PCO clearing posting is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBGA - Messages for Public-Owned Commercial Operations

• Message number: 045

• Message text: PCO clearing posting is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You want to post from a PCO account assignment to a different PCO
account assignment. When doing this, a tax balance of 0 occurs. In other
words the same amount was posted for both debit and credit for the tax
code.

System Response

The system logs an error as these postings do not generate any tax lines
and as such cannot be evaluated in the PCO reports.

How to fix this error?

These type of postings can be posted by using a special document type
for transfer postings. The postings can then be evalauated in the PCO
reports using this document type. You maintain the document type in the
IMG activity <DS:SIMG._PSM_V_FMBGADTTRANS>Define Document Type for
Transfer Postings</>.

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 FMBGA045 - PCO clearing posting is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FMBGA045 indicates that a PCO (Payment Clearing Object) clearing posting is not permitted. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and can be related to various configurations or data issues within the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The clearing account or the settings for the PCO may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the posting may not allow clearing transactions.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the clearing operation.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the PCO, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the clearing accounts and ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Open Posting Period: Verify that the posting period is open for the transaction date you are trying to post. If it is closed, you may need to open it or use a different date.
  Review Document Types: Ensure that the document type you are using allows for clearing postings. You may need to adjust the settings or use a different document type.
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the clearing operation.
  Data Consistency: Investigate the data related to the PCO for any inconsistencies. This may involve checking for missing entries or correcting any errors in the data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review the relevant documents and line items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Financial Accounting to understand the implications of clearing postings and the configuration settings involved.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting within SAP.