How To Fix EP553 - Document is cleared by deferral or capitalization of overdue items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Document is cleared by deferral or capitalization of overdue items

What causes this issue?

The document cannot be reversed because it has been cleared by a
deferral or capitalization of overdue items.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

First undo the clearing and then reverse the document in question.
Procedure for System Administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EP553 - Document is cleared by deferral or capitalization of overdue items ?

  The SAP error message EP553, which states "Document is cleared by deferral or capitalization of overdue items," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and asset management. This error indicates that the document you are trying to process has already been cleared due to a deferral or capitalization process, meaning that the financial transaction has already been accounted for in a way that prevents further processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cleared Document: The document you are trying to post or modify has already been cleared in the system. This usually happens when overdue items have been capitalized or deferred, which means they have been moved to a different accounting period or have been accounted for in a different manner.
  Accounting Period Closure: The accounting period for the document may have been closed, preventing any further changes or postings.
  Incorrect Document Reference: You may be referencing a document that is not valid for the operation you are