How To Fix 5D074 - If a credit balance exists, clear first

5D074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 074

• Message text: If a credit balance exists, clear first

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a garnishment. However, a credit still exists for
this garnishment. You have to clear this credit in the next payroll run,
then you can delete the garnishment.

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?

Make entries in the Clearing infotype with clearing type "Payment of
Credit".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D074 - If a credit balance exists, clear first ?

  The SAP error message 5D074 ("If a credit balance exists, clear first") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with customer accounts or vendor accounts. This error indicates that there is a credit balance on the account that needs to be cleared before proceeding with the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Credit Balance Exists: The primary cause of this error is that the account in question has a credit balance. This could be due to overpayments, returns, or adjustments that have not been cleared.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform (e.g., posting a new invoice, payment, or adjustment) is not allowed until the existing credit balance is addressed.
  Account Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the account that require clearing of credit balances before new transactions can be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to clear the existing credit balance on the