How To Fix J3RFVAT136 - Cannot clear documents with this status, invoice &1/&2

J3RFVAT136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RFVAT -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Cannot clear documents with this status, invoice &1/&2

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J3RFVAT136 - Details

• The SAP error message J3RFVAT136, which states "Cannot clear documents with this status, invoice &1/&2," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with invoices that cannot be cleared due to their current status. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invoice Status: The invoice referenced by the message (identified by &1 for the invoice number and &2 for the fiscal year) may be in a status that does not allow it to be cleared. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  The invoice is still open or has not been fully processed.
  The invoice is blocked for payment or has been marked for some kind of review.
  The invoice is associated with a transaction that has not been completed or has errors.
  
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on clearing based on company policies or configurations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Accounting Period: The