How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC240 - Failed to reopen the technically cleared document (&1, &2, &3, &4).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Failed to reopen the technically cleared document (&1, &2, &3, &4).

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Failed to reopen the technically cleared document that has the following
attributes:
Document number: &v1&
Company code: &v2&
Item number: &v3&
Fiscal year: &v3&

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC240 - Failed to reopen the technically cleared document (&1, &2, &3, &4). ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC240 indicates that there was an attempt to reopen a technically cleared document, but the operation failed. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with clearing documents in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to reopen is in a technically cleared status, which means it has been processed and finalized in the system. Technically cleared documents cannot be modified or reopened without specific conditions being met.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of reopening cleared documents.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent reopening of cleared documents.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or linked documents that are preventing the reopening of the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document. If it is indeed technically cleared, you may need to reverse the clearing or make adjustments through the appropriate financial transactions.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to reopen the document has the necessary permissions. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  Use Correct Transaction: If you need to reverse the clearing, use the appropriate transaction code (e.g., FBRA for reversing cleared items) instead of trying to reopen the document directly.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to document clearing and reopening.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or information that may provide more context on why the reopening failed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and document clearing processes to understand the implications of clearing and reopening documents.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant transaction information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.