How To Fix FIBL598 - Document & & & is not a clearing document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIBL - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 598

• Message text: Document & & & is not a clearing document

What causes this issue?

You tried to reset clearing for document number "&V1&". Document "&V1&
" is, however, not a clearing document.
There are two possible causes:
You mistyped your entry.
You wanted to reset clearing for one item in document "&V1&". The
clearing was, though, carried out with another document number.

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?

Check your entry.
Display the item of document "&V1&" that you want to reset. Check the
clearing document number with which clearing occured and try to reset
the clearing with this document number.

How can this happen?

<ZH>document 123</>
Pos,,1,,,,100,,,,AGB,,456
Pos,,2,,100
<ZH>document 456</>
Pos,,1,,100,,,,,,AGB,,456
Pos,,2,,,,100
The reversal of the clearing between document 123 and 456 always has to
take place via the clearing document no. 456.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIBL598 - Document & & & is not a clearing document ?

  The SAP error message FIBL598, which states "Document & & & is not a clearing document," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when you are trying to process a document that is not recognized as a clearing document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when attempting to reverse a clearing or when trying to display or process a document that is expected to be a clearing document.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document you are trying to process may not be a clearing document. Clearing documents are specific types of documents that indicate that a payment has been applied to an invoice or that two accounts have been cleared against each other.
  
  
  Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows it to be processed as a clearing document. For example, it might be in a "posted" status but not cleared.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the document number or the company code entered, leading to the system not being able to find the correct document.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for clearing documents.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Document Type: Check the document type of the document you are trying to process. Ensure that it is indeed a clearing document. You can do this by looking up the document in the relevant transaction (e.g., FB03 for displaying documents).
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document is in the correct status for processing. If it is not cleared, you may need to clear it first or check if it has been reversed.
  
  
  Correct Document Number: Double-check the document number and company code you are entering. Make sure they are correct and correspond to an existing clearing document.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP FI (Financial Accounting) consultant or system administrator to review the settings related to clearing documents.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use appropriate transaction codes to check the status of the document. For example, you can use:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Clearing Documents: In SAP, clearing documents are used to offset open items in accounts. They are crucial for maintaining accurate financial records.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing financial documents, such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry), F-32 (Clear Customer), and F-44 (Clear Vendor).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.