How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL112 - Ref. Acct. information of any RCP item is external for clearing area

/PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Ref. Acct. information of any RCP item is external for clearing area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL112 - Ref. Acct. information of any RCP item is external for clearing area ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL112 typically indicates an issue related to the reference account information for a RCP (Reconciliation Account) item being external for the clearing area. This error often arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Reference Account: The error suggests that the reference account (such as a vendor or customer account) is set up as an external account in the clearing area, which is not compatible with the transaction you are trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that are not aligned with the transaction type or the account settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the vendor or customer may not be correctly set up, leading to inconsistencies in how the account is treated in the clearing area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant account in the SAP