How To Fix PM155 - You must enter a company code for clearing account &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 155

• Message text: You must enter a company code for clearing account &1

What causes this issue?

You have not yet made an entry in all required-entry fields.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If a G/L account was entered, you must also enter the corresponding
company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM155 - You must enter a company code for clearing account &1 ?

  The SAP error message PM155, which states "You must enter a company code for clearing account &1," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or financial transactions where a clearing account is involved. This error indicates that the system requires a company code to be specified for the clearing account you are trying to use, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The clearing account you are trying to use does not have an associated company code defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The clearing account may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a company code.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are attempting to execute requires a company code to be specified, but it is missing in the input data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Clearing Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the clearing account in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the clearing account is properly defined and that a company code is assigned to it.
  You can check this in the transaction code OBY6 (for defining company codes) and OBD2 (for defining clearing accounts).
  
  
  
  Enter Company Code:
  
  When executing the transaction that triggers the error, ensure that you enter the appropriate company code in the relevant field.
  If you are using a custom program or report, check if the program is correctly passing the company code to the clearing account.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields, including the company code, are filled out correctly in the transaction you are processing.
  If you are using a batch input or interface, verify that the data being passed includes the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to asset accounting and clearing accounts for additional guidance on configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and F-02 (General Posting) where clearing accounts might be used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the clearing account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PM155 error and successfully process your transactions involving clearing accounts.