How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE118 - Clearing of Bill of Exchange Payable must be recorded in debit

BOE_MESSAGE118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Clearing of Bill of Exchange Payable must be recorded in debit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE118 - Clearing of Bill of Exchange Payable must be recorded in debit ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE118 indicates that there is an issue with the clearing of a Bill of Exchange (BoE) payable. Specifically, it states that the clearing must be recorded in the debit side of the accounting entries. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions involving bills of exchange, where the accounting entries must adhere to specific rules regarding debits and credits.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the clearing entry for a Bill of Exchange payable is not being recorded correctly. In accounting terms, when you clear a payable, you need to ensure that the corresponding entry is made on the debit side. If the entry is incorrectly recorded on the credit side or if there is a mismatch in the accounting entries, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction that is causing