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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 checking boxes next to the relevant clearing documents or entering specific document numbers.
  
  
  Execute the Reset: After selecting the clearings, proceed with the reset operation. This should allow the system to process your request without generating the error.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: If you are using selection criteria to filter clearings, ensure that your criteria are set correctly to include the clearings you want to reset.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F.13 (Automatic Clearing), F.32 (Reset Clearing), and F.30 (Clear Open Items).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform clearing and resetting operations in the SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific procedures related to clearing and resetting transactions.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 0279 and successfully reset the desired clearings in your SAP system.