How To Fix /DSD/SL018 - Documents were cleared

/DSD/SL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/SL -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Documents were cleared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/SL018 - Documents were cleared ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/SL018 Documents were cleared typically occurs in the context of the SAP Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module, which is used for managing the distribution of goods directly to retail stores. This error indicates that the documents you are trying to process have already been cleared, meaning that they have been settled or reconciled in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cleared Documents: The primary cause of this error is that the documents (such as invoices or delivery notes) you are attempting to process have already been cleared in a previous transaction. This could happen if the documents were already processed, settled, or marked as complete.
  Duplicate Processing: Attempting to reprocess or re-enter documents that have already been cleared can lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or synchronization in the system, leading to confusion about the status of the documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of