How To Fix CACSELT189 - Amounts or quantities in the clearing item are incorrect

CACSELT189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSELT - ELT: Messages for Entitlement and Liability Transfer

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Amounts or quantities in the clearing item are incorrect

What causes this issue?

The disbursable entitlement to the amount of &v1& &v2& that is to be
transferred is to be offset in the transfer document. The offsetting
entry is supposed to clear the disbursable entitlement in the original
document.
However the line item intended for this purpose only has a disbursable
amount of &v3& &v4&.

System Response

The transfer document is inconsistent. <ZH>No document is posted </>.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSELT189 - Amounts or quantities in the clearing item are incorrect ?

  The SAP error message CACSELT189, which states "Amounts or quantities in the clearing item are incorrect," typically occurs during the clearing process in financial transactions. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the amounts or quantities that are being cleared, which can prevent the transaction from being processed successfully.
  Causes:
  
  Mismatched Amounts: The amounts in the clearing document do not match the amounts in the original documents.
  Currency Differences: If the documents involved are in different currencies, there may be discrepancies due to exchange rates.
  Incorrect Quantity: If the transaction involves quantities (e.g., in inventory or materials management), the quantities may not match.
  Posting Period Issues: The documents may belong to different posting periods, which can cause inconsistencies.
  Clearing Account Configuration: The clearing account may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in the clearing process.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual changes to amounts or quantities in the clearing document may have led to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Amounts