How To Fix FICUSTOM113 - Clearing reset of down payment clearing requires reversal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Clearing reset of down payment clearing requires reversal

What causes this issue?

You want to reset the payment document that contains part of a down
payment clearing, and have selected <LS> Reset only</>. This is not
possible however; otherwise errors with the payment transfer to Funds
Management could occur.

System Response

The system does not reset the clearing.

How to fix this error?

You must reverse the payment document with the clearing reset. To do
this, choose <LS>Reset and Reversal</> for the resetting of the payment
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 FICUSTOM113 - Clearing reset of down payment clearing requires reversal ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM113 indicates that there is an issue with the clearing of down payments in the system. Specifically, the message states that a clearing reset of a down payment clearing requires a reversal. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to reset a clearing document that is linked to a down payment, but the system requires that the original clearing be reversed first.
  Cause:
  
  Clearing Document Exists: The error usually arises when there is an existing clearing document for a down payment that has not been reversed.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The user may be trying to reset a clearing without following the proper sequence of reversing the original transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the intended process for handling down payments and their clearings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reverse the Clearing Document:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code FB08 (Reverse Document).
  Enter the clearing document number that needs to be reversed.
  Execute the reversal process to clear the down payment clearing.
  
  
  
  Check Document Flow:
  
  Use transaction code FB03 to display the document flow and ensure that the clearing document is correctly linked to the down payment.
  Verify that all related documents are in the correct status.
  
  
  
  Follow Correct Process:
  
  Ensure that you are following the correct process for handling down payments and their clearings. This may involve consulting with your finance team or reviewing internal documentation.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to down payments and clearing processes. There may be specific configurations that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  If necessary, contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB08: Reverse Document
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check down payment details)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to down payments and clearing processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in financial transactions are adequately trained on the processes related to down payments and clearings to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICUSTOM113 error and successfully manage down payment clearings in your SAP system.