How To Fix FICUSTOM055 - Posting is not permitted without clearing or invoice reference

FICUSTOM055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Posting is not permitted without clearing or invoice reference

What causes this issue?

You have entered a payment posting with which not all document lines,
that are outsorted with funds activity = 60, carry an invoice reference
or clearing information. These postings lead to differences in day-end
closing.

System Response

The posting is not permissible if it does not contain either the
invoice reference or clearing information.

How to fix this error?

Enter the document so that all relevant document lines are either
cleared or have an invoice reference.

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.

FICUSTOM055 - Details

• The SAP error message FICUSTOM055 indicates that a posting is not permitted because it lacks a clearing or invoice reference. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or receivable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference: The transaction you are trying to post does not have a reference to a clearing document or an invoice. This is often required for proper accounting and reconciliation.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require references for certain types of postings, and if these references are not provided, the posting will be blocked.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may inherently require a reference to ensure that they can be properly matched against invoices or cleared items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Document: Ensure that the document you are trying to post includes the necessary clearing or invoice reference. This may involve:
  
  Adding an invoice number or clearing document number in the relevant field.
  Ensuring that the reference