How To Fix F2297 - Activation of clearing deactivates alternative payers

F2297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Activation of clearing deactivates alternative payers

What causes this issue?

You have activated clearing with vendors.

System Response

Activation of clearing with vendors suppresses the entry of the
alternative payer at document level in the payment program.
When clearing and alternative payer is used at document level at the
same time, the payment program is unable to uniquely identify the payer.
Therefore, the program does not support this. For more information, see
SAP Note 1107672.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use alternative payers in the payment program, deactivate
clearing with vendors.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2297 - Activation of clearing deactivates alternative payers ?

  The SAP error message F2297, which states "Activation of clearing deactivates alternative payers," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving alternative payers in accounts receivable or accounts payable. This error indicates that the system is preventing the activation of clearing for a transaction because it would conflict with the use of alternative payers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Alternative Payers Configuration: The error arises when a document is set up with alternative payers, and the system detects that activating clearing would disrupt the existing configuration.
  Clearing Settings: The clearing settings in the document may not be compatible with the alternative payer setup. For example, if a document is linked to multiple payers, activating clearing could lead to ambiguity in payment processing.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions regarding the use of alternative payers and clearing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Settings: Check the document in question to see if it is correctly configured for alternative payers. Ensure