How To Fix F4516 - Clearing procedure & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Clearing procedure & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4516 - Clearing procedure & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message F4516 ("Clearing procedure & was deleted") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts or clearing procedures in SAP. This error indicates that a clearing procedure that is required for a specific transaction or process has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Clearing Procedure: The clearing procedure that was previously defined in the system has been deleted, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings related to clearing accounts or procedures may lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been updates to the system, it may result in the clearing procedure being unavailable.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the clearing procedure, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for clearing procedures. Ensure that the clearing procedure in question is still defined and active.
  If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: 
  
  Check the transaction data that is causing the error. Ensure that the clearing procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant accounts or transactions.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the clearing procedure. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any recent changes made to the system or configuration that might have affected the clearing procedures. Documentation or change logs can provide insights into what might have caused the deletion.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed insights based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  OBYC: Automatic account determination
  FB03: Display document
  FBL1N: Vendor line item display
  FBL3N: G/L account line item display
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation related to financial accounting and clearing procedures for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the F4516 error and implement a solution to resolve it.