How To Fix EP559 - Document &1 cleared by a deferrral or capitalization of overdue items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Document &1 cleared by a deferrral or capitalization of overdue items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EP559 - Document &1 cleared by a deferrral or capitalization of overdue items ?

  The SAP error message EP559 indicates that a document has been cleared due to a deferral or capitalization of overdue items. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and can be related to the handling of overdue receivables or payables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deferral or Capitalization: The error suggests that the document in question has been cleared as part of a process where overdue items were either deferred or capitalized. This means that the financial impact of these items has been postponed or absorbed into another account.
  Clearing Process: The clearing process in SAP involves matching open items in accounts payable or receivable. If a document is cleared, it may indicate that it has been settled against another document or that it has been processed in a way that it is no longer outstanding.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that are not aligned with the business processes, leading