How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC093 - Clearing reference not unique (CC &1, FY &2, Doc. &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Clearing reference not unique (CC &1, FY &2, Doc. &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC093 - Clearing reference not unique (CC &1, FY &2, Doc. &3) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC093 indicates that there is a problem with the clearing reference in the context of financial accounting. Specifically, it states that the clearing reference is not unique for the specified company code, fiscal year, and document number. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts or intercompany transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Clearing References: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries with the same clearing reference for the specified company code, fiscal year, and document number. This can happen if transactions are incorrectly posted or if there are issues with data migration.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings that lead to non-unique clearing references.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it is possible that the clearing references were not properly handled, leading to duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check for existing entries with the same clearing reference.
  Look for entries in the relevant tables (e.g., BSIK, BSAK) to identify duplicates.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entries: 
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to correct or delete the duplicate entries to ensure that each clearing reference is unique.
  If the duplicates are due to incorrect postings, you may need to reverse or adjust those transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting module to ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent duplicate clearing references.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review: 
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that clearing references were handled correctly. You may need to clean up the data in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like FB03, FBL1N, FBL3N (for G/L accounts), and FBL5N (for customer line items) to analyze the documents and line items.
  Tables: Understand the relevant tables involved in financial postings, such as BSIK (Open Items for Vendors), BSAK (Cleared Items for Vendors), BKPF (Accounting Document Header), and BSEG (Accounting Document Segment).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.