How To Fix FKC_API008 - Clearing Reason &1 is not valid for the document cancel service

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKC_API - Message class for FI-CAC APIs

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Clearing Reason &1 is not valid for the document cancel service

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKC_API008 - Clearing Reason &1 is not valid for the document cancel service ?

  The SAP error message FKC_API008 indicates that the clearing reason specified in the document cancel service is not valid. This error typically occurs when trying to cancel a financial document in SAP, and the clearing reason provided does not meet the criteria set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Clearing Reason: The clearing reason you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the type of document you are attempting to cancel.
  Configuration Issues: The clearing reason may not be configured correctly in the system settings, or it may not be assigned to the relevant document type.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific clearing reasons that are allowed, and the one you are using may not be among them.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified clearing reason.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Clearing Reason: Verify that the clearing reason you are using is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (for clearing reasons) and ensure that the clearing reason exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type you are trying to cancel. Ensure that the clearing reason is allowed for that document type.
  
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Document Entry > Document Types.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP FI configuration team to ensure that the clearing reasons are set up correctly.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified clearing reason. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Use a Different Clearing Reason: If the clearing reason is indeed invalid, consider using a different clearing reason that is valid for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB08: Reverse Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to document cancellation and clearing reasons for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.