How To Fix FAP_CMP009 - Document balance is not zero. Amount must be equal to open items.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_CMP - Vendor Manual Payment

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Document balance is not zero. Amount must be equal to open items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_CMP009 - Document balance is not zero. Amount must be equal to open items. ?

  The SAP error message FAP_CMP009 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the document balance, meaning that the total amount of the document does not equal the sum of the open items associated with it. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial documents, particularly in the context of asset accounting or financial accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Open Items Not Cleared: The most common cause is that there are open items in the system that have not been cleared or settled, leading to a mismatch in the expected balance.
  Incorrect Amounts: The amounts entered in the document may not match the amounts of the open items, either due to data entry errors or incorrect calculations.
  Currency Differences: If the document involves multiple currencies, discrepancies may arise from exchange rate differences.
  Posting Period Issues: The document may be trying to post in a closed period, which can lead to inconsistencies in the balances.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting or financial accounting modules that are not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Items: Review the open items associated with the document. Ensure that all relevant items are cleared or settled.
  Verify Amounts: Double-check the amounts entered in the document against the amounts of the open items. Make sure they match.
  Currency Check: If applicable, verify that the currency amounts are correct and that any necessary conversions have been applied.
  Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open and that you are allowed to post in that period.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation of the accounts involved to identify any discrepancies that may need to be addressed.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for asset accounting and financial accounting are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to review open items.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for asset accounting and financial accounting for detailed guidance on handling open items and document postings.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.