How To Fix FINS_FI_SIF303 - Reset of clearing with clearing date before &1 is not permitted

FINS_FI_SIF303 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_SIF - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Subsequent Implementation of Functions

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Reset of clearing with clearing date before &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

Ledger &V2& has been introduced in company code &V3& with the activation
date &V1&. It is no longer possible to reset clearing for an item with a
clearing date that precedes the activation date.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_FI_SIF303 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF303 indicates that there is an attempt to reset a clearing document with a clearing date that is earlier than a specified date (denoted by &1). This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where the system enforces certain rules regarding the integrity of financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Clearing Date Restriction: The error arises because the system does not allow the resetting of a clearing document if the clearing date is before a certain cutoff date. This is often a control mechanism to prevent changes to historical financial data that could affect reporting and compliance.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial module may restrict changes to documents that are older than a certain date, which is often set for audit and compliance reasons.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for changes or resets.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Clearing Date: Review the clearing date of the document