How To Fix FWTM171 - Company code &1: &2 cleared items exist

FWTM171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Company code &1: &2 cleared items exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM171 - Company code &1: &2 cleared items exist ?

  The SAP error message FWTM171 indicates that there are cleared items in the specified company code that are preventing a certain action from being completed. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to perform activities such as closing a period, executing a clearing transaction, or running reports that require all items to be either open or cleared.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because there are cleared items in the specified company code that need to be addressed before proceeding with the intended action. Cleared items are those that have been settled or reconciled, and they may still be linked to the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FWTM171 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Cleared Items:
  
  Use transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check for cleared items in the specified