How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML019 - 'Clearing System' is present, but 'Settlement Method' not 'CLRG'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: 'Clearing System' is present, but 'Settlement Method' not 'CLRG'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML019 - 'Clearing System' is present, but 'Settlement Method' not 'CLRG' ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV_XML019 indicates that there is a mismatch between the clearing system and the settlement method in your configuration. Specifically, the error states that while a clearing system is present, the settlement method is not set to 'CLRG' (which typically stands for "Clearing").
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the context of financial transactions or processes where a clearing system is expected to be used for settlement. The presence of a clearing system implies that the transaction should be settled using a clearing method, but if the settlement method is not set to 'CLRG', the system raises this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in your SAP system where the clearing system and settlement methods are defined.
  Ensure that the settlement method for the transaction or document type in question is set to 'CLRG'.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Data:
  
  If the transaction data is