How To Fix >A181 - Balance is not zero, but &1 &2. Clearing Not Possible.

>A181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Balance is not zero, but &1 &2. Clearing Not Possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A181 - Balance is not zero, but &1 &2. Clearing Not Possible. ?

  The SAP error message A181: Balance is not zero, but &1 &2. Clearing Not Possible. typically occurs during the clearing process in accounts payable or accounts receivable when there are discrepancies in the balances of the accounts involved. This error indicates that the total debits and credits do not match, preventing the clearing of the items.
  Causes:
  
  Unmatched Transactions: There may be transactions that have not been properly matched, leading to a non-zero balance.
  Partial Payments: If a payment has been made that does not fully settle the invoice, it can result in a remaining balance.
  Currency Differences: If transactions are in different currencies, exchange rate differences can lead to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Document Entries: Errors in data entry, such as incorrect amounts or missing invoices, can cause balance issues.
  Open Items: There may be open items that have not been cleared or processed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Open Items: Check the open items in the account to identify any