How To Fix 5H086 - Credit balance exists, clear with status &

5H086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Credit balance exists, clear with status &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H086 - Credit balance exists, clear with status & ?

  The SAP error message 5H086 indicates that there is a credit balance in the system that needs to be cleared before proceeding with certain transactions. This message typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There is an outstanding credit balance for a customer or vendor that has not been cleared.
  The system requires that all credit balances be settled before allowing further transactions, such as posting new invoices or payments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Credit Balance:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check the account for any outstanding credit balances.
  Review the line items to understand the source of the credit balance.
  
  
  
  Clear the Credit Balance:
  
  If the credit balance is valid and should be cleared, you can do so by:
  Creating a payment to offset the credit balance.
  Applying the credit