How To Fix EP016 - Account for cleared items / items to be cleared for different

EP016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Account for cleared items / items to be cleared for different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EP016 - Account for cleared items / items to be cleared for different ?

  The SAP error message EP016 ("Account for cleared items / items to be cleared for different") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the accounts used for clearing items and the accounts that are supposed to be cleared.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The clearing account configured in the system does not match the account that is being used for the transaction. This can happen if the accounts are set up incorrectly in the configuration settings.
  Posting Keys: The posting keys used in the transaction may not correspond to the correct accounts for clearing.
  Document Type: The document type used for the transaction may not be compatible with the clearing process.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not allow for the clearing of items in the specified accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration: Review the configuration of