How To Fix FW022 - Returned bills of exchange account missing for house bank account & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Returned bills of exchange account missing for house bank account & &

What causes this issue?

If house bank accounts are to be used for returned bills of exchange,
you must define an account to be posted to for each house bank account.

How to fix this error?

Define the corresponding accounts or limit the selection so that the
house bank accounts which are not maintained completely are not used.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW022 - Returned bills of exchange account missing for house bank account & & ?

  The SAP error message FW022 indicates that there is a missing configuration for the returned bills of exchange account for a specific house bank account. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a returned bill of exchange, and the system cannot find the appropriate account to post the transaction.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a designated account for handling returned bills of exchange for the specified house bank. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The returned bills of exchange account has not been set up in the house bank configuration.
  Incorrect House Bank Settings: The house bank may not be properly configured or linked to the correct accounts.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the house bank account details.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FW022 error, you need to ensure that the returned bills of exchange account is correctly configured for the house bank. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the House Bank Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (House Banks) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Relevant House Bank:
  
  Find and select the house bank account that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check the Returned Bills of Exchange Account:
  
  In the house bank details, look for the section related to "Returned Bills of Exchange" or similar.
  Ensure that the account for returned bills of exchange is specified. If it is missing, you will need to enter the appropriate G/L account.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction Again:
  
  Try to process the returned bill of exchange again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBHB (House Bank) and OBYA (Define Returned Bills of Exchange Accounts).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring house banks and returned bills of exchange accounts.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the house bank configuration.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about which G/L account to use, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FW022 error and successfully process returned bills of exchange in SAP.