How To Fix >0874 - Payment order &1 has open items; posting on account not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Payment order &1 has open items; posting on account not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0874 - Payment order &1 has open items; posting on account not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 0874 indicates that there are open items associated with a payment order, and as a result, posting on the account is not permitted. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where the system is trying to process a payment order that has unresolved items.
  Cause:
  
  Open Items: The payment order referenced has open items that need to be cleared or processed before further postings can be made.
  Account Status: The account may be in a status that does not allow for additional postings due to existing open items.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent posting when there are open items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Clear Open Items: Review the open items associated with the payment order. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FBL1N for vendor line items, FBL3N for G/L accounts).
  Identifying and clearing the open items related to the payment order.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Order: Ensure that the payment order is correctly processed and that all necessary items are accounted for. If there are discrepancies, resolve them.
  
  
  Review Account Settings: Check the account settings to ensure that they allow for postings when there are open items. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or financial team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling payment orders and open items.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes to analyze and resolve the issue:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FB03: Display Document
  FBRA: Reset Cleared Items
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the required actions on the payment order and associated accounts.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.