How To Fix >4858 - &1 document(s) in currency &2 directly written off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 858

• Message text: &1 document(s) in currency &2 directly written off

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4858 - &1 document(s) in currency &2 directly written off ?

  The SAP error message 4858 typically indicates that there are documents in a specific currency that have been directly written off. This error can occur in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  Cause:
  The error message 4858 is triggered when:
  
  There are documents that have been marked for direct write-off in a currency that is not allowed or is inconsistent with the settings in the system.
  The write-off process may not have been properly configured for the specific currency.
  There may be issues with the document types or the settings in the financial accounting configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Currency: Verify the currency of the documents that are being written off. Ensure that the currency is supported and correctly configured in your SAP system.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for financial accounting (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant sections for accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  Check the settings for write-offs and ensure that they are correctly set up for the currencies you are using.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Ensure that the document types used for the write-off process are correctly configured to allow for direct write-offs in the specified currency.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like FBRA (Reset Document) or F-30 (Clear Customer) to manage the documents that are causing the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on handling write-offs and error messages related to them.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the write-off has the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing financial documents, such as FB50 (Enter G/L Account Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display).
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on financial accounting processes in SAP to better understand how to manage write-offs and related errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.