How To Fix FKK_COLLHIST252 - Clearing by payment with reason &1, document number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_COLLHIST - Message Class for Collection History

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Clearing by payment with reason &1, document number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_COLLHIST252 - Clearing by payment with reason &1, document number &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_COLLHIST252 typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module when there is an issue with clearing a payment. The message indicates that there is a problem with the clearing process for a payment, specifically related to the reason and document number provided in the error message.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Payment Reason: The payment reason specified may not be valid or may not correspond to the document number provided.
  Document Status: The document number may be in a status that does not allow for clearing (e.g., already cleared, blocked, or in a different processing state).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the FI-CA module that prevent the clearing process from being executed correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the payment or the document that is being cleared.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKK_COLLHIST252 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Reason: Verify that the payment reason specified in the error message is valid and corresponds to the document number. Ensure that it is configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the document number mentioned in the error. Ensure that it is not already cleared or in a state that prevents clearing.
  
  
  Analyze Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the FI-CA module related to payment processing and clearing. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the payment or document data. This may involve checking for missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the FKK_COLLHIST252 error for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details, including the payment reason and document number.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the FI-CA module, such as FPL9 (Display Payment) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display), to investigate the payment and document details.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FKK_COLLHIST252 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.