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

FZ523 - Overview

• 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 >