How To Fix EB072 - Debit entry document &1 was already cleared with document &2

EB072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Debit entry document &1 was already cleared with document &2

What causes this issue?

The debit entry document was already taken into account by a later
consumption billing.

System Response

The document cannot be reversed.

How to fix this error?

Reverse the specified consumption billing first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB072 - Debit entry document &1 was already cleared with document &2 ?

  The SAP error message EB072 indicates that a debit entry document has already been cleared with another document. This typically occurs during the clearing process in financial accounting when you attempt to clear a document that has already been settled or cleared in a previous transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Clearing Attempt: The most common cause is that the debit entry document (e.g., an invoice) has already been cleared with a specific credit entry document (e.g., a payment).
  Incorrect Document Reference: The user may be trying to clear a document that is not eligible for clearing because it has already been processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors in entering document numbers or incorrect selection of documents for clearing can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the debit entry document and the credit entry document. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to see if the document is