How To Fix GU280 - No clearing necessary because no differences appeared

GU280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 280

• Message text: No clearing necessary because no differences appeared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU280 - No clearing necessary because no differences appeared ?

  The SAP error message GU280 ("No clearing necessary because no differences appeared") typically occurs in the context of clearing accounts in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or accounts receivable. This message indicates that there are no discrepancies between the amounts that need to be cleared, meaning that the system has found no differences that require action.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Open Items: The most common cause is that there are no open items in the account that need to be cleared. This can happen if all transactions have already been cleared or if there are no transactions that match the criteria for clearing.
  Matching Criteria Not Met: The criteria set for clearing (such as document types, amounts, or dates) may not match any existing open items.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected the wrong items or accounts for clearing, leading to no differences being found.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors