How To Fix FCJ055 - Account &1 is managed on an open item basis; open items must be cleared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCJ -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Account &1 is managed on an open item basis; open items must be cleared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCJ055 - Account &1 is managed on an open item basis; open items must be cleared ?

  The SAP error message FCJ055 indicates that a specific account (denoted by &1) is managed on an open item basis, and there are open items that need to be cleared before you can proceed with certain transactions. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with accounts that require reconciliation of open items.
  Cause:
  
  Open Item Management: The account in question is set up for open item management, meaning that all transactions related to this account must be cleared before the account can be closed or before certain postings can be made.
  Uncleared Transactions: There are outstanding transactions (open items) that have not been cleared or reconciled. This could be due to pending payments, invoices, or other financial transactions that have not been settled.
  Posting Restrictions: The system may restrict postings to accounts that have open items, as it requires that all items be cleared to maintain accurate financial records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Clear Open Items: 
  
  Navigate to the account in question and review the open items. You can do this using transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  Identify the open items that need to be cleared. This may involve processing payments, creating clearing entries, or reconciling discrepancies.
  Use transaction F-32 (Clear Customer) or F-44 (Clear Vendor) to clear the open items if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Account Settings: 
  
  Check the configuration of the account to ensure it is set up correctly for open item management. This can be done in the account master data.
  If the account should not be managed on an open item basis, consider changing the account settings, but be cautious as this may have implications for financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific procedures related to clearing open items for the account type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing open items, such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  F-32: Clear Customer
  F-44: Clear Vendor
  FB05: Post with Clearing
  
  
  Open Item Management: Understand the implications of open item management in your financial processes, including how it affects reporting and reconciliation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions for specific scenarios related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCJ055 error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.