How To Fix FINS_GL_CLEARING008 - CREATE has to be called before POST

FINS_GL_CLEARING008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_GL_CLEARING -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: CREATE has to be called before POST

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_GL_CLEARING008 - CREATE has to be called before POST ?

  The SAP error message FINS_GL_CLEARING008 indicates that a specific function or process must be executed before posting a transaction in the General Ledger (GL) clearing process. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where certain prerequisites must be met before the posting can occur.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FINS_GL_CLEARING008 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Initialization: The clearing process has not been properly initialized. The system requires that the CREATE function is called to set up the necessary data structures before attempting to post any transactions.
  
  
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The sequence of operations in your program or transaction is incorrect. The CREATE function must be executed before any posting actions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the GL clearing settings that prevent the proper execution of the required functions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Sequence of Function Calls:
  
  Ensure that the