How To Fix 0D859 - Open items exist in &1 / &2 / &3 / &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Open items exist in &1 / &2 / &3 / &4

What causes this issue?

The legal relationship cannot be transferred to another account because
there are some open items.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Close the open items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D859 - Open items exist in &1 / &2 / &3 / &4 ?

  The SAP error message 0D859 indicates that there are open items in a specified account or document that prevent certain operations from being completed. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to close a period, execute a payment run, or perform a reconciliation.
  Cause:
  The error message "Open items exist in &1 / &2 / &3 / &4" suggests that there are outstanding transactions or entries in the specified accounts (represented by &1, &2, &3, &4). These open items could be:
  
  Uncleared invoices: Invoices that have not been paid or cleared.
  Pending payments: Payments that are still in process or have not been fully executed.
  Reconciled items: Items that have not been reconciled against their corresponding entries.
  Open credit memos: Credit memos that have not been applied to invoices.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Open Items:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check for open items in the specified accounts.
  Review the details of the open items to understand why they are still outstanding.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:
  
  If the open items are valid and should be cleared, process the necessary transactions to clear them. This may involve:
  
  Making payments for outstanding invoices.
  Applying credit memos to invoices.
  Reconciling any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If the open items are not relevant or should not prevent the operation, you may need to adjust the settings in the system. This could involve changing the configuration for how open items are handled in the specific transaction or process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and processes.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your SAP system has customizations, ensure that these are not affecting the handling of open items.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing open items, such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  F-28: Post Incoming Payments
  F-32: Clear Customer
  F-44: Clear Vendor
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage open items in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 0D859 in SAP.