How To Fix FINS_IC_CLR003 - Simulation mode: &1 items would be deleted in ledger &2, company code &3

FINS_IC_CLR003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_IC_CLR - Manage Currencies: Clearing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Simulation mode: &1 items would be deleted in ledger &2, company code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_IC_CLR003 - Simulation mode: &1 items would be deleted in ledger &2, company code &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_IC_CLR003 indicates that during a simulation run, a certain number of items (denoted by &1) would be deleted in a specific ledger (denoted by &2) and company code (denoted by &3). This message typically arises in the context of intercompany reconciliation processes, particularly when using the SAP Intercompany (IC) Clearing functionality.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is primarily a warning that indicates that the system has identified items that would be deleted if the actual clearing process were to be executed. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the intercompany transactions that need to be resolved before clearing can occur.
  Simulation Mode: The message is generated in simulation mode, which means that the system is not executing the actual deletion but is instead providing a preview of what would happen if the process were to be executed.
  Configuration Settings: There may be