How To Fix >5349 - Clearing variant &1 incompatible with clearing type &2

>5349 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Clearing variant &1 incompatible with clearing type &2

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>5349 - Details

• The SAP error message 5349 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the clearing variant and the clearing type being used in a financial transaction. This error typically arises during the clearing process in accounts receivable or accounts payable when the system detects that the specified clearing variant does not match the requirements of the clearing type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Clearing Variant: The clearing variant specified in the transaction does not support the clearing type being used. Each clearing type has specific requirements and may only work with certain clearing variants.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for clearing variants and clearing types may not be aligned correctly.
  User Error: The user may have selected an incorrect clearing variant or clearing type inadvertently.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Clearing Variant and Type: Verify that the clearing variant you are using is compatible with the clearing type. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the