How To Fix 1I068 - Document &1/&2/&3 refers to payment item or interest accrual

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Document &1/&2/&3 refers to payment item or interest accrual

What causes this issue?

The specified document &V1&/&V2&/&V3& relates to BCA postings for which
no data for transfer postings exist. These can be postings for payment
items in BCA or for interest accrual/deferral.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I068 - Document &1/&2/&3 refers to payment item or interest accrual ?

  The SAP error message 1I068 indicates that a document (identified by the document number, company code, and fiscal year) refers to a payment item or interest accrual. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or interest calculations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Payment Item or Interest Accrual: The document you are trying to process is linked to a payment item or an interest accrual that is not fully cleared or processed. This could happen if:
  
  The payment item has not been cleared.
  There are outstanding interest accruals related to the document.
  The document is in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., it is locked or in a pending state).
  
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that prevents further actions, such as being in a "blocked" state or not being fully posted.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that affect how documents are processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document in question. Ensure that it is not blocked or in a pending state. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the document details.
  
  
  Clear Payment Items: If the document is linked to a payment item, ensure that the payment item is cleared. You can use transaction codes like F-32 (Clear Customer) or F-44 (Clear Vendor) to clear any outstanding items.
  
  
  Review Interest Accruals: Check if there are any outstanding interest accruals related to the document. If so, ensure that they are processed or cleared appropriately.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the status of the document or how to proceed, consult with your finance team or SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to payment processing and interest accruals in your SAP system. This may require the assistance of an SAP consultant or administrator.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), F-32 (Clear Customer), F-44 (Clear Vendor), and FBL1N/FBL5N (Vendor/Customer Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for specific notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and document processing for more insights into handling payment items and interest accruals.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.