How To Fix 67_PAYMENTS201 - Overflow: A group to be cleared contains more than 999 open items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67_PAYMENTS - Message Class Incoming Payment / Payment Postprocessing

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Overflow: A group to be cleared contains more than 999 open items

What causes this issue?

A group that you want to clear contains more than 999 open items. This
has caused an overflow in the function module MAU0_AUF
LOESUNG_UEBERZAHLUNG.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67_PAYMENTS201 - Overflow: A group to be cleared contains more than 999 open items ?

  The SAP error message 67_PAYMENTS201 indicates that a payment clearing group contains more than 999 open items, which exceeds the system's limit for processing in a single clearing operation. This is a common issue when dealing with a large number of open items in accounts payable or receivable.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is designed to handle a maximum of 999 open items for clearing in a single transaction. When the number of open items exceeds this limit, the system generates the error message to prevent processing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Split the Payment Run:
  
  If you are trying to clear a large number of items in one go, consider splitting the payment run into smaller batches. You can do this by selecting fewer items for clearing at a time.
  
  
  
  Use Selection Criteria:
  
  Apply selection criteria to filter the open items. This can help you reduce the number of items being processed in a single clearing operation.
  
  
  
  Manual Clearing:
  
  If feasible, manually clear some of the open items. This can be done through transaction codes like F-32 (Clear Customer) or F-44 (Clear Vendor) for specific items.
  
  
  
  Review Open Items:
  
  Review the open items to identify any that can be cleared or written off. This may involve checking for duplicate entries or items that are no longer relevant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If your business processes frequently involve large numbers of open items, consider discussing with your SAP administrator or consultant about adjusting system settings or configurations. However, this may require careful consideration and testing.
  
  
  
  Batch Processing:
  
  If you are using batch processing for payments, ensure that the batch size is configured to handle fewer than 999 items.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F-32: Clear Customer
  F-44: Clear Vendor
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  F-03: Clear Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation for payment processing and clearing to understand best practices and limitations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your payments. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.