How To Fix FB734 - You can only reset clearing tranaction from & & & with reversal

FB734 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 734

• Message text: You can only reset clearing tranaction from & & & with reversal

What causes this issue?

The clearing transaction for document & & & can only be reset due to
inconsistencies if the document is then reversed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB734 - You can only reset clearing tranaction from & & & with reversal ?

  The SAP error message FB734 indicates that you are trying to reset a clearing transaction, but the system requires that you perform a reversal instead. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when dealing with clearing accounts, such as accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to reset a clearing transaction that has already been cleared.
  The system recognizes that the transaction cannot be reset directly and requires a reversal of the original transaction instead.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Clearing Document: Check the clearing document number mentioned in the error message. This will help you understand which transaction is causing the issue.
  
  
  Reversal of the Clearing Document:
  
  Use transaction code FB08 (Reverse Document) to reverse the clearing document.
  Enter the document number and the fiscal year, and execute the reversal.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Repost the Transaction: After successfully