How To Fix OQ_I185 - No receivable account defined for clearing house object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_I - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool for Settlement and Invoicing

• Message number: 185

• Message text: No receivable account defined for clearing house object &

What causes this issue?

You did not enter a receivable account in Customizing for the clearing
house object. The amounts from payment card transactions are added up
and posted to this account as open items against a clearing house. The
open items are cleared against a cash clearing account when clearing
house settlement takes place.

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?

Maintain the receivable account for the clearing house object in
Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_I185 - No receivable account defined for clearing house object & ?

  The SAP error message OQ_I185 "No receivable account defined for clearing house object &" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clearing house objects in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined receivable account for the specified clearing house object, which is necessary for processing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the receivable account for the specified clearing house object has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Clearing House Object: The clearing house object being referenced may not be set up correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the clearing house object or the associated accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the clearing house object in SAP. This is usually found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Ensure that a receivable account is defined for the clearing house object in question. This can typically be done in the configuration path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Clearing House > Define Clearing House Objects.
  
  
  Make sure that the account type and account number are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Verify Clearing House Object:
  
  Check if the clearing house object you are trying to use is correctly set up and active in the system.
  Ensure that the object is linked to the correct company code and that all necessary parameters are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that all necessary accounts are created and active.
  If applicable, verify that the customer/vendor master records are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the clearing house configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining clearing house objects) or FS00 (for account master data) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting within SAP.