How To Fix 67_LOAN_WRITE_OFF016 - Contract has no open items that can be waived or written off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67_LOAN_WRITE_OFF - Message Class for Waivers, Write-Offs and IVA

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Contract has no open items that can be waived or written off

What causes this issue?

The current contract has no open items that can be waived or written
off.

System Response

The program is terminated and the system returns to the workplace.

How to fix this error?

You wanted to execute a waiver or write-off on a receivable. However,
the current contract involves no receivables that can be waived or
written off. This is why the system terminated processing.
You control which items can be waived or written off by the Customizing
settings you make in the offsetting flow types for the corresponding
flow types for waivers and write-offs.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67_LOAN_WRITE_OFF016 - Contract has no open items that can be waived or written off ?

  The SAP error message 67_LOAN_WRITE_OFF016 indicates that the contract you are trying to process does not have any open items that can be waived or written off. This typically occurs in the context of loan management or financial transactions where a write-off is being attempted.
  Cause:
  
  No Open Items: The primary reason for this error is that there are no outstanding amounts or open items associated with the contract that can be written off. This could mean that the loan has already been fully paid, or there are no overdue amounts.
  Incorrect Contract: You may be trying to write off a contract that is not eligible for write-off due to its status or type.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the contract number or details entered, leading to the system not recognizing any open items.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract in question. Ensure that it has open items that are eligible for write-off.
  Review Open Items: Go to the relevant transaction or report in SAP to check for open items associated with the contract. You can use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review open items.
  Correct Contract Information: Ensure that you are using the correct contract number and that it is active and has open items.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation or guidelines for the write-off process in your organization to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  Contact Support: If you believe there should be open items available for write-off, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or financial department for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for loan management and financial reporting in SAP.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform write-off actions in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific issues.
  Training and Documentation: Review any training materials or documentation provided by your organization regarding the handling of loans and write-offs in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the reason for the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.