How To Fix >A183 - Item &1 &2 cannot be cleared - payment for collective bill

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Item &1 &2 cannot be cleared - payment for collective bill

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A183 - Item &1 &2 cannot be cleared - payment for collective bill ?

  The SAP error message A183 indicates that an item cannot be cleared because it is related to a payment for a collective bill. This typically occurs in the context of accounts receivable or accounts payable when trying to clear an invoice or payment that is part of a collective billing process.
  Cause:
  
  Collective Billing: The item you are trying to clear is part of a collective bill, which means it is grouped with other items for billing purposes. This can happen in scenarios where multiple invoices are consolidated into a single payment.
  Payment Method: The payment method used may not be compatible with clearing collective bills.
  Open Items: There may be open items that need to be cleared before the collective bill can be processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the clearing of collective bills.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Collective Bill: Review the collective bill to ensure that all items are correctly accounted for and that there are no discrepancies.
  Clear Open Items: Ensure that all related open items are cleared or processed before attempting to clear the collective bill.
  Use Correct Payment Method: Make sure that the payment method you are using is appropriate for the type of billing you are processing.
  Manual Clearing: If automatic clearing is not possible, consider manually clearing the items involved in the collective bill.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for collective billing and clearing are correctly configured.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like F-32 (Clear Customer) or F-44 (Clear Vendor) to manually clear items if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Collective Billing: Understand how collective billing works in your organization and the implications it has on payment processing.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on collective billing and clearing processes.
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the clearing process for collective bills.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to clear the items related to the collective bill.