How To Fix FZ523 - Clearing document type for credit side transfer posting is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Clearing document type for credit side transfer posting is not defined

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?

For the clearing transaction UMBUCHNG (transfer posting with clearing),
you must define the clearing document type for vendor transfer
postings in table T041A, using transaction OBXH.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ523 - Clearing document type for credit side transfer posting is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FZ523 indicates that there is an issue with the clearing document type for a credit side transfer posting. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transfer posting that involves a credit entry, but the system cannot find a defined clearing document type for that transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the clearing document type for the credit side of the transfer posting has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used for the transfer posting may not be set up correctly in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transfer posting, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Transfer Posting > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type for the credit side of the transfer posting is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define Clearing Document Type:
  
  If the document type exists but is not linked to the correct clearing document type, you may need to adjust the settings.
  Ensure that the clearing document type is correctly assigned to the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transfer posting. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transfer posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining document types) or OBD2 (for defining clearing document types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FZ523 error and successfully perform the transfer posting.