How To Fix FMCJ076 - Reference document &1 already cleared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCJ - IS-PS: Messages for Cash Desk Subsidiary Ledger

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Reference document &1 already cleared

What causes this issue?

Document &v1&, which is entered in the invoice reference, is already
cleared. Therefore you cannot execute incoming or outgoing payments for
this document.

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?

Enter another document as the invoice reference or select a payment
transaction with a special G/L indicator that does not require an
invoice reference.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCJ076 - Reference document &1 already cleared ?

  The SAP error message FMCJ076 ("Reference document &1 already cleared") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clearing operations in accounts receivable or accounts payable. This error indicates that the document you are trying to clear has already been cleared in a previous transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Clearing Attempt: The most common cause is that the user is attempting to clear a document that has already been cleared in a prior transaction.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document number being referenced may be incorrect or may not correspond to an open item.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the clearing process in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to see if the document has already been cleared.
  Use Correct Document: Ensure that you are referencing the correct document number. If you are trying to clear multiple documents, double-check that none of them have already been cleared.
  Review Clearing History: Look at the clearing history to confirm that the document was indeed cleared. You can use transaction FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to review the line items.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the status of the document or if there are discrepancies, consult with your finance team or SAP support for further investigation.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists and you suspect it may be due to system configuration, you may need to involve your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to document clearing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  F-32: Clear Customer
  F-44: Clear Vendor
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for FMCJ076 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on clearing processes to understand the expected behavior and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCJ076 error and successfully manage your clearing operations in SAP.