How To Fix MIMA020 - Enter either clearing account or "variable clearing" indicator

MIMA020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIMA - Messages for Master Data Admin. Insurance Object

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter either clearing account or "variable clearing" indicator

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?

EIther enter a clearing account or mark the checkbox called
<ZH>Variable clearing</>
If you choose variable clearing, information in the item is used when
paying.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIMA020 - Enter either clearing account or "variable clearing" indicator ?

  The SAP error message MIMA020 indicates that when processing a transaction, the system requires either a clearing account to be specified or the "variable clearing" indicator to be set. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of account clearing or reconciliation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Clearing Account: The transaction being processed requires a clearing account to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  Variable Clearing Indicator Not Set: The transaction may be eligible for variable clearing, but the indicator has not been activated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the clearing accounts in the system, or the relevant settings may not be properly defined in the financial module.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Clearing Account:
  
  Check the transaction details and ensure that a valid clearing account is entered. This account should be configured in the system to handle the type of transaction you are processing.
  
  
  
  Set the Variable Clearing Indicator:
  
  If