How To Fix PM157 - A name for clearing account &1 in chart of accounts &2 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 157

• Message text: A name for clearing account &1 in chart of accounts &2 is not maintained

What causes this issue?

The long text name belonging to the G/L account specified has not been
maintained.

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?

Maintain the long text name of the G/L account specified in the G/L
account master record (table SKAT).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM157 - A name for clearing account &1 in chart of accounts &2 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message PM157 indicates that a clearing account name for a specific clearing account in a particular chart of accounts is not maintained. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting or financial transactions where a clearing account is required but not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Clearing Account Name: The clearing account for the specified chart of accounts has not been defined or is incomplete.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module may not have been set up correctly.
  Chart of Accounts Issues: The chart of accounts being used may not have the necessary entries for the clearing account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PM157 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Clearing Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Records > G/L Account > Create/Change).
  Verify that the clearing account is defined for the specified chart of accounts.
  Ensure that the account is properly maintained with a name and other necessary details.
  
  
  
  Maintain Clearing Account Name:
  
  If the clearing account is missing a name, you can add it by editing the G/L account details.
  Ensure that the account type is set correctly (e.g., balance sheet account).
  
  
  
  Review Asset Accounting Settings:
  
  Navigate to the Asset Accounting configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Check the settings under Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with General Ledger to ensure that the clearing accounts are properly linked.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom configurations or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction that would use the clearing account to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: For maintaining G/L accounts.
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting and General Ledger for detailed guidance on maintaining clearing accounts.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the clearing account is properly defined and maintained, you should be able to resolve the PM157 error and continue with your financial transactions without issues.