How To Fix FMITPOMC089 - Posting not possible; initial item is cleared

FMITPOMC089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMITPOMC - Tranfer Transaction for Subledger Account

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Posting not possible; initial item is cleared

What causes this issue?

You want to post a refund statement, however this is not possible
because the line item has been cleared. This also applies if the line
item has been transferred or cleared (down payment).

How to fix this error?

Examine clearing document &V1& and check whether it has to be reversed.
You can undo the clearing using FI transaction FBRA with or without
reversing the clearing document.

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 FMITPOMC089 - Posting not possible; initial item is cleared ?

  The SAP error message FMITPOMC089, which states "Posting not possible; initial item is cleared," typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) when trying to post a transaction that involves a cleared item. This error indicates that the system cannot process the posting because the initial item (the one you are trying to post against) has already been cleared, meaning it has been settled or reconciled.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cleared Item: The primary cause of this error is that the item you are trying to post against has already been cleared in the system. This means that the financial transaction has been completed, and the item is no longer available for further postings.
  Incorrect Document Flow: There may be an issue with the document flow where the initial item was cleared before the subsequent posting was attempted.
  Posting Logic: The posting logic in the system may not allow for postings against cleared items, as it