How To Fix FA068 - Open items found (comp.code &, acct &, doc. &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FA - Payment Advice Administration

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Open items found (comp.code &, acct &, doc. &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FA068 - Open items found (comp.code &, acct &, doc. &) ?

  The SAP error message FA068 ("Open items found (comp.code &, acct &, doc. &)") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you attempt to perform an action that requires the asset to be fully settled or cleared, but there are still open items associated with the asset.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there are open items related to the specified company code, account, and document number. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Uncleared Transactions: There are transactions related to the asset that have not been cleared or settled.
  Pending Depreciation: Depreciation runs may not have been executed, leaving open items in the asset accounting.
  Incomplete Transactions: There may be incomplete or pending transactions that need to be addressed before the asset can be processed further.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that prevent the clearing of open items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FA068 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Items: Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) to check the asset's open items. Look for any transactions that are still pending or uncleared.
  
  
  Clear Open Items: If you find any open items, you may need to clear them. This could involve:
  
  Posting additional transactions to settle the open items.
  Running the depreciation program if depreciation has not been posted.
  Using transaction F-03 (Clear G/L Account) or F-04 (Post with Clearing) to clear any relevant open items.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Transactions: Ensure that all asset transactions (acquisitions, retirements, transfers) are complete and correctly posted.
  
  
  Run Depreciation: If depreciation has not been run, execute the depreciation run using transaction AFAB to ensure that all depreciation is posted.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in Asset Accounting to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling open items in asset accounting.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  AFAB: Run Depreciation
  F-03: Clear G/L Account
  F-04: Post with Clearing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the FA068 error for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Asset Accounting documentation for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the FA068 error in SAP.