How To Fix FW023 - No bill of exchange liability accounts found for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No bill of exchange liability accounts found for selection

What causes this issue?

No bill of exchange liability accounts were found with the respective
clearing accounts. If specific bill of exchange liability accounts were
entered, then these are not stored correctly as bill of exchange
liability accounts with a clearing account. If no accounts were
entered, then you can assume that no bill of exchange liability
accounts have been stored.

How to fix this error?

Check the specifications as well as the bill of exchange liability
accounts stored and the respective payment methods.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW023 - No bill of exchange liability accounts found for selection ?

  The SAP error message FW023, which states "No bill of exchange liability accounts found for selection," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving bills of exchange. This error indicates that the system could not find any liability accounts associated with the bill of exchange for the selection criteria you provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for bill of exchange liability accounts has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing bill of exchange liability accounts.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the vendor or customer accounts that are supposed to be linked to the bill of exchange.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the relevant accounts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the bill of exchange functionality is properly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Go to the configuration settings for bills of exchange and verify that the liability accounts are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using in the transaction. Make sure that they are correct and that they correspond to existing accounts.
  If you are using specific filters, try removing them to see if any accounts are returned.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant vendors or customers to ensure that they are set up correctly and linked to the appropriate liability accounts.
  Ensure that the accounts are active and not blocked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the bill of exchange liability accounts. If not, consult with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring and troubleshooting bill of exchange functionality.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F-02 (General Posting), F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments), and F-58 (Post Bill of Exchange).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FW023 error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FW023 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.