How To Fix >3196 - Items &1 &2 &3 &4 cleared within tolerance days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Items &1 &2 &3 &4 cleared within tolerance days

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3196 - Items &1 &2 &3 &4 cleared within tolerance days ?

  The SAP error message 3196 indicates that certain items have been cleared within the tolerance days specified in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts or reconciliation processes.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system detects that items (such as invoices or payments) have been cleared (i.e., matched or reconciled) within a defined tolerance period. This can happen due to:
  
  Tolerance Days Configuration: The system is configured to allow clearing of items within a certain number of days, and the items in question fall within that range.
  Clearing Process: The clearing process may have been executed for items that are still considered open but are within the tolerance days.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or processing may lead to items being cleared prematurely.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Tolerance Settings: Check the tolerance days settings in your SAP configuration. You may need to adjust these settings if they are too lenient or not aligned with your business processes.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the Financial Accounting module).
  
  
  
  Analyze Cleared Items: Review the items that have been cleared to ensure that they should indeed be cleared. You can do this by checking the clearing document and the associated items.
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the details of the cleared items.
  
  
  
  Reopen Items if Necessary: If you find that items were cleared incorrectly, you may need to reverse the clearing. This can be done using transaction codes like F.13 (Automatic Clearing) or FBRA (Reset Cleared Items).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling clearing and tolerance settings.
  
  
  Engage with SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for more tailored help.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tolerance Days: This is a configurable setting in SAP that defines how many days after the due date items can be cleared without raising an alert or error.
  Clearing Process: In SAP, clearing is the process of matching open items (like invoices and payments) to settle them against each other.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for clearing and financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your clearing processes align with your organization's financial policies.