How To Fix FI198 - Partial clearing of invoice and payment not possible: Document & & &

FI198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Partial clearing of invoice and payment not possible: Document & & &

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FI198 - Details

• The SAP error message FI198, which states "Partial clearing of invoice and payment not possible: Document & & &," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is an attempt to partially clear an invoice against a payment. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of FI198 Error
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document types involved may not allow partial clearing. For example, certain invoice types or payment types may be configured to only allow full clearing.
  
  
  Clearing Status: The invoice or payment may already be fully cleared or may not be in a state that allows for partial clearing.
  
  
  Currency Differences: If the invoice and payment are in different currencies, and there are no appropriate exchange rates or currency conversion settings, this can lead to issues with partial clearing.
  
  
  Open Items: The open items may not match in terms of amounts