How To Fix FMFG084 - Principle of prudence document cannot be cleared (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Principle of prudence document cannot be cleared (see long text)

What causes this issue?

An open item in a principle of prudence document was cleared with two
different clearing methods - for example cleared with residual item and
partially cleared.
Details of the cleared document are as follows:
Company code: &V1&
Fiscal year: &V2&
Document number: &V3&
Document line: &V4&

System Response

The document cannot be posted. Processing stopped.

How to fix this error?

Use only one clearing method.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG084 - Principle of prudence document cannot be cleared (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message FMFG084, which states "Principle of prudence document cannot be cleared (see long text)," typically relates to issues in the Funds Management (FM) module. This error occurs when there are documents that cannot be cleared due to the principle of prudence, which is a fundamental accounting principle that requires caution in financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Documents: There may be open items or documents that have not been cleared, which are preventing the clearing process.
  Budget Availability: The budget may not be available for the transaction you are trying to process, leading to a violation of the principle of prudence.
  Incorrect Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be cleared.
  Posting Errors: There may be errors in the postings that need to be corrected before clearing can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Items: Review the open items in the relevant accounts to identify any documents that need to