How To Fix >0279 - Choose which clearings are to be reset

>0279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Choose which clearings are to be reset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0279 - Choose which clearings are to be reset ?

  The SAP error message 0279 ("Choose which clearings are to be reset") typically occurs in the context of clearing transactions in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or accounts receivable. This message indicates that the system requires you to specify which clearings you want to reset before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to reset a clearing document without selecting the specific clearings that you want to reset. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to reverse a clearing document without specifying the items involved.
  Attempting to reset a clearing in a transaction where multiple clearings exist, but none are selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Clearing Transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., F.13 for automatic clearing or F.32 for manual clearing).
  
  
  Select Clearings: When prompted, ensure that you select the specific clearing items you wish to reset. This may involve