How To Fix FM123 - Customer & & is being cleared with vendor &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Customer & & is being cleared with vendor &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM123 - Customer & & is being cleared with vendor & ?

  The SAP error message FM123 typically indicates an issue related to the clearing of customer and vendor accounts in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Funds Management (FM) in SAP. The message suggests that there is a conflict or inconsistency when trying to clear a customer account with a vendor account.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The customer and vendor accounts may have inconsistent or conflicting data that prevents the clearing process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the clearing process for customer and vendor accounts.
  Open Items: There might be open items in either the customer or vendor account that need to be addressed before clearing can occur.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further transactions from being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the clearing operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Items: Review the open items in both the customer and vendor accounts. Ensure that all necessary items are cleared or addressed.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for customer and vendor clearing in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Posting Period: Verify that the posting period is open for the transactions you are trying to clear. If it is closed, you may need to open it or create a new posting period.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the data in both accounts is consistent. Look for discrepancies in amounts, currencies, or other relevant fields.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the clearing operation. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like F-44 (Clear Vendor) or F-32 (Clear Customer) to manually attempt the clearing process and see if any additional error messages provide more context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FM123 error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on clearing processes and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FM123 error and implement a solution to resolve it.