How To Fix IHC164 - The provisional settlement account for &1 &2 &3 has not been maintained

IHC164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 164

• Message text: The provisional settlement account for &1 &2 &3 has not been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC164 - The provisional settlement account for &1 &2 &3 has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message IHC164 indicates that the provisional settlement account for a specific entity (represented by placeholders &1, &2, and &3) has not been maintained in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Intercompany Financial Management (IHC) when dealing with intercompany transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process an intercompany transaction, but it cannot find a defined provisional settlement account for the specified company code, business area, or other relevant entity. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The provisional settlement account has not been set up in the configuration for intercompany transactions.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the involved entities may not be correctly maintained, leading to the absence of the required account.
  Changes in Organizational Structure: If there have been recent changes in the organizational structure, the relevant accounts may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IHC164 error, you can follow these