How To Fix FSC1131 - Cross-contract account clearing not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSC1 - FI-CA Extended: Message Class

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Cross-contract account clearing not permitted

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out cross-contract account clearing. A contract
account that is subject to balance interest calculation is involved in
this clearing. To avoid mixed forms that are difficult to understand,
cross-contract account clearing is not permitted for contract accounts
subject to balance interst calculation.

System Response

Error message. The processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

For the planned clearing, select only items that are not assigned to
contract accounts subject to balance interest calculation.

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 FSC1131 - Cross-contract account clearing not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FSC1131, "Cross-contract account clearing not permitted," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving clearing accounts that are linked to different contracts. This error indicates that the system is preventing the clearing of transactions across different contracts, which is not allowed due to the configuration or business rules in place.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Configuration: The accounts involved in the transaction are linked to different contracts, and the system is set up to prevent clearing between these contracts.
  Account Assignment: The account assignment for the transactions may not be aligned, leading to a conflict when attempting to clear them.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or policies in place that restrict cross-contract transactions to maintain financial integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Contract Assignments: Check the contract assignments for the accounts involved in the clearing process. Ensure that they are associated with the same contract if clearing is necessary.
  Adjust Transaction Entries: If possible, adjust the entries so that they are linked to the same contract before attempting to clear them.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to contract management and clearing processes. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or financial team to ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling cross-contract transactions and clearing processes.
  Error Handling: If the error persists, consider implementing error handling procedures or workflows to manage such situations effectively.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to contract management and clearing processes, such as F-03 (Clear G/L Account) or F-04 (Post with Clearing).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and permissions are correctly set up to allow for the necessary actions related to contract and clearing management.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in financial processes within SAP to further investigate the root cause and find a resolution.