How To Fix FI_E281 - Due to the auto-clearing, there are already 999 line items. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Due to the auto-clearing, there are already 999 line items. See long text

What causes this issue?

Thanks to the auto-clearing functionality, auto-transfer lines are being
automatically generated. However, the total number of these
auto-transfer lines, together with all line items entered by you on the
entry view, has reached 999 lines, which is the limit in a financial
accounting (FI) document.

System Response

You cannot post the document as it is.

How to fix this error?

Make your document smaller by moving some entry-view line items to a new
document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E281 - Due to the auto-clearing, there are already 999 line items. See long text ?

  The SAP error message FI_E281 indicates that during the auto-clearing process, the system has encountered a limit of 999 line items. This typically occurs when trying to clear a large number of open items in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  Cause:
  
  Line Item Limit: The error arises because the auto-clearing process has a predefined limit of 999 line items that can be processed at once. When the number of line items exceeds this limit, the system generates this error message.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be optimized for handling large volumes of transactions, leading to this limitation being reached.
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Clearing: If the number of line items exceeds the limit, consider manually clearing the items in smaller batches. This can be done by selecting fewer line items for clearing at a time.
  Adjusting Parameters: Check the configuration settings for auto-clearing in the SAP system. You may need to adjust the parameters or settings related to the clearing process to allow for more line items to be processed.
  Batch Processing: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider implementing a batch processing strategy where you group line items into smaller sets that can be cleared without hitting the limit.
  Custom Development: In some cases, it may be necessary to develop a custom program or report that can handle the clearing of more than 999 line items at once, although this should be approached with caution and proper testing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like F-03 (Clear G/L Account) or F-04 (Post with Clearing) to manually clear items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide updates to the auto-clearing functionality.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Financial Accounting to understand the limitations and best practices for clearing line items.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting to explore further options.