How To Fix FA073 - Amounts transferred for & open items found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FA - Payment Advice Administration

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Amounts transferred for & open items found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FA073 - Amounts transferred for & open items found ?

  The SAP error message FA073 ("Amounts transferred for & open items found") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there are discrepancies in the amounts being transferred for open items during a transaction, such as an asset transfer or a posting.
  Cause:
  
  Open Items: The error usually indicates that there are open items in the asset accounting that have not been cleared or settled. This can happen if there are pending transactions related to the asset.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the asset, such as incorrect amounts, missing postings, or discrepancies between the asset master data and the financial documents.
  Transfer Issues: If you are trying to transfer an asset, the system may find that the amounts do not match the expected values due to previous transactions that have not been properly accounted for.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Items: Review the open items related to the asset in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) or FBL3N (Display G/L Account Line Items) to identify any pending transactions.
  Clear Open Items: If there are open items that should be cleared, process them accordingly. This may involve posting additional transactions or clearing entries.
  Review Asset Transactions: Ensure that all asset transactions (acquisitions, retirements, transfers) have been posted correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  Reconcile Data: Check for any discrepancies between the asset master data and the financial postings. Make sure that the amounts in the asset master match the amounts in the financial documents.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on handling asset accounting issues.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  AB01: Manual Asset Posting
  ABT1N: Transfer within Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FA073 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.