How To Fix FINS_FI_SIF518 - Reset clearing isn't allowed

FINS_FI_SIF518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Reset clearing isn't allowed

What causes this issue?

Document splitting was subsequently activated for the company code
<(>&<)>1. If the clearing date is before the document splitting
activation date (<(>&<)>2), <LS>Reset Clearing</> can lead to the data
inconsistences.

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

System Response

<LS>Reset Clearing</> is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

You can configure this message according to your requirements.
To change the message, choose
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBOBA5BELE>Change Message Control for Document
Processing</> in Customizing for global settings in Financial
Accounting.
You can find the application area and message number in the technical
information.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_FI_SIF518 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF518 ("Reset clearing isn't allowed") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when a user attempts to reset a clearing document that is not permitted due to certain conditions or settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Clearing Document Status: The clearing document may be in a status that does not allow for resetting. For example, if the clearing document has already been posted to a financial statement or if it has been referenced in subsequent transactions, resetting may not be allowed.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict the ability to reset clearing documents. This could be due to settings in the financial accounting module that prevent certain actions based on business rules.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on resetting clearings. This is often defined in the configuration of the document types in the SAP system.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to