How To Fix GU281 - Complete clearing is not possible due to records with amount 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Complete clearing is not possible due to records with amount 0

What causes this issue?

Not all differences could be cleared because no amounts are posted to
some accounts in the base ledger or comparison ledger.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the affected accounts and determine why no amounts were posted to
one of the ledgers (see online documentation for program RGUCOMP4).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU281 - Complete clearing is not possible due to records with amount 0 ?

  The SAP error message GU281, which states "Complete clearing is not possible due to records with amount 0," typically occurs during the clearing process in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that there are line items with a zero amount that are preventing the complete clearing of the account.
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Amount Line Items: The primary cause of this error is the presence of line items in the clearing document that have a zero amount. These could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect postings or adjustments that resulted in zero amounts.
  Manual entries that were not properly cleared or reversed.
  Transactions that were partially cleared, leaving behind zero amount items.
  
  
  
  Clearing Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system regarding clearing might not allow for zero amount items to be cleared.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GU281 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Zero Amount Line Items:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to identify the line items with zero amounts.
  Filter the line items to show only those with a zero balance.
  
  
  
  Remove or Adjust Zero Amount Items:
  
  If the zero amount items are not needed, you can delete or reverse them. This can be done through the appropriate transaction (e.g., FB08 for reversing documents).
  If they are valid but should not be included in the clearing, consider adjusting the entries to ensure they are not part of the clearing process.
  
  
  
  Check Clearing Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that zero amount items are handled according to your business requirements. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Clearing:
  
  After addressing the zero amount line items, attempt the clearing process again. This should allow for successful clearing if no other issues are present.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FB08: Reverse Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  F-03: Clear G/L Account
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for more detailed information on clearing processes and handling line items.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GU281 error and successfully complete the clearing process in SAP.