How To Fix FI_E287 - No automatic Down Payment Clearing because of different currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 287

• Message text: No automatic Down Payment Clearing because of different currency

What causes this issue?

Down payment document &V1& item &V2& is posted in transaction currency
&V3& which is different from the invoice currency &V4&.

System Response

No automatic down payment clearing is possible for down payment &V1&
item &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E287 - No automatic Down Payment Clearing because of different currency ?

  The SAP error message FI_E287 "No automatic Down Payment Clearing because of different currency" typically occurs when there is an attempt to clear down payments that are in different currencies. This situation arises when the down payment and the invoice or payment being cleared do not share the same currency, which prevents automatic clearing in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the down payment and the invoice or payment you are trying to clear against it are in different currencies. For example, if the down payment is in USD and the invoice is in EUR, the system will not allow automatic clearing.
  Exchange Rate Issues: Even if the currencies are the same, if the exchange rates are not properly maintained or if there are discrepancies in the exchange rate used for the down payment and the invoice, this can also lead to this error.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent automatic clearing for transactions involving different currencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Clearing: If the currencies are different, you may need to perform a manual clearing process. This involves manually matching the down payment with the invoice and clearing them without relying on the automatic process.
  Currency Conversion: If possible, convert the down payment or the invoice to the same currency before attempting to clear them. This may involve adjusting the amounts based on the current exchange rate.
  Check Exchange Rates: Ensure that the exchange rates are correctly maintained in the system. You can do this by checking the exchange rate table (transaction code OB08) and ensuring that the rates are up to date.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to down payments and clearing in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that they allow for clearing across different currencies if that is a requirement for your business process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling this error in your particular system environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like F-44 (Clear Vendor) or F-32 (Clear Customer) to manually clear down payments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling currency-related clearing issues.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic may be implemented through user exits or BAdIs to handle specific business requirements related to currency clearing.
  
  By addressing the currency mismatch and ensuring proper configuration and exchange rates, you should be able to resolve the FI_E287 error and successfully clear down payments.