How To Fix PZ445 - G/L account payment: No G/L account for & /& specified for bank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PZ - Messages: Payment program for payment requests

• Message number: 445

• Message text: G/L account payment: No G/L account for & /& specified for bank

What causes this issue?

You have not specified which G/L account you want to post the chosen
payment method and the given bank details to.

How to fix this error?

Define either another payment method or another bank if the entries
were incorrect. Otherwise, define the G/L account for bank account
determination in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ445 - G/L account payment: No G/L account for & /& specified for bank ?

  The SAP error message PZ445 indicates that there is no General Ledger (G/L) account specified for a particular bank in the system. This error typically occurs during the processing of payments or when trying to execute a financial transaction that involves a bank account.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing G/L Account Configuration: The G/L account for the specified bank is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Bank Configuration: The bank account may not be properly configured in the system, or the bank key may not be linked to the correct G/L account.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have a corresponding G/L account defined.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the bank account or G/L account fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PZ445 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI01 (Create Bank) or FI02 (Change Bank) to check the bank master data.
  Ensure that the bank account is correctly set up and that the G/L account is specified.
  
  
  
  Maintain G/L Account for the Bank:
  
  Use transaction code OBYA to maintain the G/L account for the bank.
  Ensure that the appropriate G/L account is assigned to the bank account in question.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Configuration:
  
  Check the payment program configuration using transaction code FBZP.
  Ensure that the payment methods and bank accounts are correctly configured and linked to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type being used has a corresponding G/L account defined in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI01: Create Bank
  FI02: Change Bank
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  OBYA: Maintain G/L Account for Bank
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit bank and G/L account configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PZ445 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.