How To Fix FTR_TREA203 - External account &1 in company code &2 is not a clearing account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_TREA - Messages for TREA

• Message number: 203

• Message text: External account &1 in company code &2 is not a clearing account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_TREA203 - External account &1 in company code &2 is not a clearing account ?

  The SAP error message FTR_TREA203 indicates that the external account specified in the transaction is not set up as a clearing account in the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in treasury and risk management modules, where certain accounts are expected to be used for clearing purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The external account you are trying to use is not configured as a clearing account in the system. Clearing accounts are specific types of accounts that are used to temporarily hold funds during the clearing process.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account number or company code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid clearing account.
  Missing Master Data: The account may not have been properly set up in the system, or the necessary master data may be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC (Automatic Postings) and check