How To Fix FKKPREP118 - There are no documents for a clearing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKPREP - Prepaid Functions

• Message number: 118

• Message text: There are no documents for a clearing

What causes this issue?

There are currently no open items or all open items have the same
prefix.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKPREP118 - There are no documents for a clearing ?

  The SAP error message FKKPREP118 indicates that there are no documents available for clearing in the context of the contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a clearing operation, but the system cannot find any relevant documents that can be cleared.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Items: There may be no open items available for the specified account or business partner that can be cleared.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the clearing process may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no documents being found.
  Document Status: The documents you are trying to clear may already be cleared or have been posted in a way that makes them unavailable for clearing.
  Posting Period Issues: The documents might belong to a different posting period that is not open for clearing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or clear the documents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Open Items: Verify if there are any open items for the account or business partner you are trying to clear. You can do this by navigating to the account display in the FI-CA module.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using for the clearing process are correct and not overly restrictive. Adjust the criteria if necessary.
  Document Status Check: Check the status of the documents you are trying to clear. If they are already cleared or not eligible for clearing, you will need to address that.
  Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period for the documents is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it or adjust your clearing process accordingly.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the clearing operation. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check for open items.
  FI-CA Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract accounts receivable and payable for more detailed information on clearing processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in FI-CA for further assistance.