How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CUST101 - Accnt symbol &1 not maintained for crcy &2 in Customizing (clr. area &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CUST -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Accnt symbol &1 not maintained for crcy &2 in Customizing (clr. area &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST101 - Accnt symbol &1 not maintained for crcy &2 in Customizing (clr. area &3) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST101 indicates that there is an issue with the account symbol not being maintained for a specific currency in the customizing settings for a clearing area. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with currency settings for account symbols in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account symbol specified in the error message is not configured for the currency indicated. This means that the system cannot find the necessary mapping or settings for the account symbol in the specified currency.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for the clearing area may not have been properly set up, leading to the absence of the required account symbol for the specified currency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for financial accounting or controlling where account symbols are maintained.
  Look for the settings related to account symbols and currencies, specifically for the clearing area mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Maintain Account Symbol:
  
  If the account symbol is not maintained for the specified currency, you will need to create or update the entry.
  Ensure that the account symbol is correctly assigned to the currency in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Clearing Area:
  
  Make sure that the clearing area specified in the error message is correctly configured and that all necessary account symbols are maintained for the currencies used in that clearing area.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting the transaction that triggered the error again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (for maintaining account symbols) or OBY1 (for clearing area settings) depending on your specific requirements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining account symbols and customizing settings.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the account symbol is properly maintained for the specified currency in the relevant clearing area.