How To Fix FICUSTOM083 - This clearing posting is not allowed

FICUSTOM083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 083

• Message text: This clearing posting is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have activated the online payment update in Funds Management and are
now in the migration phase. We recommend that the old open items in FI
are completely cleared and no new items are formed to shorten the
migration phase.
You are however trying to carry out a clearing that contains a new open
item.

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?

If this posting cannot be avoided, treat this message as a warning and
post the document anyway.
If this posting is avoidable, you can completely clear the old open item
and then post the residual item separately from the clearing document.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FICUSTOM083 - Details

• The SAP error message FICUSTOM083 ("This clearing posting is not allowed") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts or postings that involve clearing items. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of FICUSTOM083
  
  
  Clearing Configuration: The clearing configuration in the system may not allow certain types of postings. This could be due to settings in the financial accounting module that restrict clearing for specific accounts or transaction types.
  
  
  Account Type Restrictions: The accounts involved in the transaction may have restrictions that prevent clearing. For example, certain types of accounts (like asset accounts) may not be allowed to be cleared against each other.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the transaction may not be configured to allow clearing. Each document type can have specific settings that dictate how it can be used in clearing