How To Fix PM257 - 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: 257

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

What causes this issue?

The long text name of the G/L account specified is not 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?

The long text name of the specified G/L account must be maintained in
the G/L account master record (table SKAT).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM257 - A name for clearing account &1 in chart of accounts &2 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message PM257 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 financial transactions or postings where a clearing account is required but has not been properly defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Clearing Account Name: The clearing account has been defined in the system, but the name for that account has not been maintained in the chart of accounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the chart of accounts or the clearing account settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the clearing account is referenced but not properly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PM257 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Clearing Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the clearing account settings.
  Ensure that the clearing account is