How To Fix >0137 - Formal error: Payment difference given without items to be cleared

>0137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Formal error: Payment difference given without items to be cleared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0137 - Formal error: Payment difference given without items to be cleared ?

  The SAP error message 0137 ("Formal error: Payment difference given without items to be cleared") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts or payment differences in accounts payable or receivable. This error indicates that a payment difference has been specified, but there are no corresponding items available to be cleared against that payment difference.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Items: The most common cause is that there are no open items available for clearing. This can happen if the items have already been cleared or if they were never posted.
  Incorrect Payment Difference: The payment difference might have been entered incorrectly, or it may not correspond to any existing open items.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the system from recognizing the items that should be cleared.
  Posting Errors: Errors in previous postings may have led to discrepancies in the accounts, resulting in no