How To Fix >2079 - |Clearing control incorrectly configured (document &1 &2 &3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: |Clearing control incorrectly configured (document &1 &2 &3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2079 - |Clearing control incorrectly configured (document &1 &2 &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message 2079 ("Clearing control incorrectly configured (document &1 &2 &3 &4)") typically indicates an issue with the clearing configuration in the system. This error can occur during the clearing process of accounting documents, where the system is unable to find the appropriate clearing settings for the specified documents.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The clearing control settings in the configuration may not be set up correctly for the specific document types or accounts involved.
  Missing Clearing Accounts: The necessary clearing accounts may not be defined in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document types involved in the clearing process may not be compatible with the clearing settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the documents being cleared, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Clearing Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for clearing in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the clearing control settings are correctly defined for the relevant document types and accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Verify that the document types involved in the clearing process are correctly configured and compatible with the clearing settings.
  
  
  
  Define Clearing Accounts:
  
  Ensure that all necessary clearing accounts are defined in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the documents involved in the clearing process to ensure that all required data is present and correct.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide patches or additional guidance for resolving known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the clearing process works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  FB03: Display document
  FBL1N: Vendor line items
  FBL3N: G/L account line items
  FBL5N: Customer line items
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to clearing processes and configuration to gain a deeper understanding of how clearing works in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 2079 in your SAP system.