How To Fix F5A308 - Document refers to a cleared down payment request

F5A308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Document refers to a cleared down payment request

What causes this issue?

At least one down payment request has been cleared with the document
that you want to reverse.

System Response

Using this transaction, the down payment is reversed but the down
payment remain cleared.

How to fix this error?

If clearing in the down payment request is to be reset, first of all
call up the transaction "Clearing Reset" (FBRA). Then reverse the down
payment (FB08).
If the reversal is executed without clearing reset, you have to create
new down payment requests if required.

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.

F5A308 - Details

• The SAP error message F5A308, which states "Document refers to a cleared down payment request," typically occurs when you are trying to post a document that references a down payment request that has already been cleared. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are attempting to create an invoice or a credit memo that is linked to a down payment that has already been settled.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cleared Down Payment: The down payment request has been cleared in the system, meaning that it has been fully paid or settled, and thus cannot be referenced again.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document you are trying to post may incorrectly reference a down payment that is no longer valid.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong down payment request is being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Down Payment Status: Verify the status of the down payment request in the system. You