How To Fix FINS_GL_CLEARING002 - Mixture of different open item management types is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_GL_CLEARING -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Mixture of different open item management types is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_GL_CLEARING002 - Mixture of different open item management types is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FINS_GL_CLEARING002 indicates that there is a mixture of different open item management types in a clearing process, which is not allowed. This typically occurs when you are trying to clear items that have different characteristics in terms of how they manage open items.
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Open Item Management Types: The error usually arises when you attempt to clear items that are managed differently, such as:
  
  Items that are managed as open items (e.g., customer or vendor accounts).
  Items that are not managed as open items (e.g., certain types of accounts that do not require open item management).
  
  
  
  Account Configuration: The accounts involved in the clearing process may have different settings in the configuration, such as:
  
  Different types of open item management (e.g., one account may be set to manage open items while another is not).
  Different account types (e.g., one is a customer account and the other is a vendor account).
  
  
  
  Transaction Types: The transactions being cleared may belong to different transaction types that do not allow for clearing against each other.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Settings:
  
  Verify the open item management settings for the accounts involved in the clearing process. Ensure that both accounts are set to manage open items if they need to be cleared against each other.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Types:
  
  Ensure that the transactions you are trying to clear are compatible. For example, you cannot clear a customer invoice against a vendor invoice.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Clearing Method:
  
  If you are trying to clear items that are not compatible, consider using a different clearing method or transaction that allows for the specific types of items you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the relevant accounts in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure they are set up correctly for open item management.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to review the documents involved in the clearing process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to open item management and clearing processes for more detailed information on how to configure and manage these settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.