G/L account not changing when clarification list is processed

[Former Member]

Hi Experts,

I would like to know how to handle following scenario

When we post payment using payment lot - suppose account was not right - that posting goes to clarification account.

But the problem is when we clarify that payment and post it to correct account, still the G/L account associated with that posting remains the same that we have for clarification.

Expectation is when we clarify that payment - G/L account should change to the one for Cash in transit.

There is field in FPCPL transaction which should G/L account - but that field is not editable for someone to manually change it.

Any suggessions/inputs are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Suhas

[former_member215295 · Accepted solution]

Hi Suhas,

This would be the journal entries that generally take place payment going to clarification and then back to customer account .

Payment to Clarification - Dr Bank and Cr Clarification GL

Clarification to correct account Dr Clarification GL Cr AR GL

So you are saying the second entry isn't happening correctly ?

thanks,

Vikram

[Former Member]

Yes. You are right. After I process account in clarification list it is posted on account, but G/L account remains same. I was expecting it to change to correct G/L.

[AmlanBanerjee]

Hi Suhas,

When a particular payment lot item hits the payment CWL, then the value for the CWL GL A/c comes from the posting area 1040.

Now if you are performing a Cross Company Code posting from the payment CWL for that item, then you have maintain posting area 0030.

Apart from that I don't think there is any change in the clarification GL A/c when you process it from payment CWL.

Thanks,

Amlan

[Former Member]

Thanks for responding Alman.

First part where item goes to clarification list, it hits correct G/L as per config. But when we actually correct that posting and move it to correct account, we want this to hit to correct G/L. It remains unchanged. And we are not trying to perform cross company code.

[william_eastman]

What postings are you getting?

As Vikram mentioned, clarification postings use this scheme:

Step 1: payment posted and goes to clarification

Dr to Bank (or cash)

Cr to Clarification account

At this point, the utility has the money but no receivables cleared, so no update to any customer account.

Step 2: User clarifies the payment to move it onto customer account

Dr to Clarification account  (clears the entry from step 1)

Cr to Accounts receivable (clears open item on customer account)

the net of payment processing then is ensured, which is:

Dr to Bank

Cr to Accounts receivable

regards,

bill.

[Former Member]

Thanks bill. That makes sense. You are always helpful.