How To Fix 68110 - Clearing document $: Payment block set => Cannot be cleared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Clearing document $: Payment block set => Cannot be cleared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68110 - Clearing document $: Payment block set => Cannot be cleared ?

  The SAP error message 68110, which states "Clearing document $: Payment block set => Cannot be cleared," typically occurs when you attempt to clear an open item in the accounts payable or accounts receivable that has a payment block set. This means that the item cannot be cleared or settled due to the presence of a payment block.
  Cause:
  
  
  Payment Block Set: The most common cause of this error is that the invoice or open item has a payment block set. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The invoice is under dispute.
  There are discrepancies in the invoice that need to be resolved.
  The vendor or customer has a payment block set in their master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Sometimes, the payment block may be set due to specific configuration settings in the system that prevent clearing.
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be cleared, such as being in a parked state or awaiting approval.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Block:
  
  Go to the relevant invoice or open item in the SAP system.
  Check the document details to see if a payment block is set. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  
  
  
  Remove Payment Block:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can remove the payment block. This can typically be done in the document itself or in the vendor/customer master data.
  If the payment block is due to a dispute or issue, ensure that the issue is resolved before removing the block.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure why the payment block is set, consult with the finance or accounts payable/receivable department to understand the reason behind it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the payment block is set due to configuration settings, you may need to review the settings in the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO) or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Clearing:
  
  Once the payment block is removed, you can re-attempt to clear the document using the appropriate transaction (e.g., F-32 for clearing customer items or F-44 for clearing vendor items).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  F-32: Clear Customer
  F-44: Clear Vendor
  
  
  
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify payment blocks and clear documents.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling payment blocks and clearing documents.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.