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 be cleared. You can use transaction codes like FBL3N (for G/L accounts) or FBL5N (for customer accounts) to check for open items.
  Review Budget Availability: Ensure that the budget is available for the transaction. You can check the budget status using transaction codes like FMAVCR01 or FMAVCR02.
  Correct Document Status: If the document is in a status that prevents clearing, you may need to change its status or reverse it if necessary.
  Adjust Postings: If there are posting errors, correct them by reversing the incorrect postings and re-posting them correctly.
  Consult Long Text: Always check the long text of the error message for specific details and guidance on what might be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing funds and clearing documents, such as:
  
  FMAVCR01: Display budget availability
  FBL3N: Display G/L account line items
  FBL5N: Display customer line items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Funds Management and the principle of prudence for a deeper understanding of how it affects document clearing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Funds Management module.