How To Fix FW011 - Business area in clearing account ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FW - Bills of Exchange and Other International Developments

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Business area in clearing account ignored

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Only select bills of exchange posted to the same business area for
further processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW011 - Business area in clearing account ignored ?

  The SAP error message FW011 ("Business area in clearing account ignored") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts in the SAP system. This message indicates that the business area specified in the transaction is not being considered for the clearing account.
  Cause:
  
  Clearing Account Configuration: The clearing account may not be configured to allow for business area differentiation. In SAP, certain accounts are set up to ignore business area postings, which can lead to this error.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not support business area differentiation. For example, certain automatic postings or clearing transactions may not allow for business area specifications.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the account or the business area may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how the system processes the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Clearing Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account settings in the SAP system and verify if the clearing account is set to allow business area differentiation. This can be done in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the account settings.
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to allow for business area postings.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used supports business area differentiation. If it does not, consider using a different transaction type that does.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both the clearing account and the business area. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  If there are issues, correct the master data settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the configuration of clearing accounts and business areas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes often provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining business areas) and FS00 (for account master data) to help in troubleshooting.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to post to the clearing account and business area.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP FI consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.