How To Fix FMFG550 - Document &1 has a debit balance. Clear the balance before running &2

FMFG550 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Document &1 has a debit balance. Clear the balance before running &2

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG550 - Document &1 has a debit balance. Clear the balance before running &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG550 indicates that there is a debit balance in a financial document, and it needs to be cleared before proceeding with a specific transaction or process (indicated by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP, where financial documents must be balanced before certain actions can be taken.
  
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Transactions: There may be transactions that have not been cleared, resulting in a debit balance.
  Incorrect Posting: Transactions may have been posted incorrectly, leading to an imbalance.
  Pending Transactions: There could be pending transactions that have not been processed or cleared.
  Budget Availability: The budget may not be available or may have been exceeded, causing a debit balance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Document: Check the document referenced by &1 to understand the nature of the debit balance. You can do this by using transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for budget consumption) or FM5A (for document display).
  Clear the Balance: 
  If