How To Fix F4016 - There are no line items not due

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 016

• Message text: There are no line items not due

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4016 - There are no line items not due ?

  The SAP error message F4016 ("There are no line items not due") typically occurs in the context of accounts receivable or accounts payable when you are trying to process a payment or perform a clearing operation, but there are no open items that meet the criteria for the action you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  No Open Items: The most common cause is that there are no open line items that are not yet due for payment or clearing. This could happen if all items have already been cleared or if there are no outstanding invoices.
  Due Date Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may be filtering out all items. For example, if you are only looking for items that are due, and all items are either paid or not yet due, you will encounter this error.
  Incorrect Selection Parameters: The parameters set in the payment run or clearing transaction may not match any existing line items.
  Document Status: The documents you are trying to process may have been posted with a status that does not allow them to be cleared or paid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Items: Go to the relevant account (customer or vendor) and check if there are any open items. You can use transaction codes like FBL1N (for vendors) or FBL5N (for customers) to view line items.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using in your payment run or clearing transaction are correct. Adjust the parameters to include items that are due or not due as necessary.
  Verify Document Status: Check the status of the documents you are trying to process. Ensure they are in a state that allows for payment or clearing.
  Use Alternative Transactions: If you are trying to clear items, consider using different transactions or methods to achieve your goal, such as manual clearing or adjusting the payment run parameters.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the status of the items or the correct procedures, consult with your finance or accounting team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL5N, F110 (for automatic payment run), and F-32 (for manual clearing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on handling open items and payment processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.