How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH_E729 - Clearing item not found for outgoing payment order &1/&2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH_E -

• Message number: 729

• Message text: Clearing item not found for outgoing payment order &1/&2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_E729 - Clearing item not found for outgoing payment order &1/&2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_E729 Clearing item not found for outgoing payment order &1/&2/&3 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding clearing item for a specified outgoing payment order. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the processing of payments, clearing of invoices, or when trying to reconcile accounts.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Clearing Document: The clearing document that should correspond to the outgoing payment order may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Order: The payment order specified may be incorrect or may not have been processed correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the clearing items.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings or in the clearing settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Order: Verify that the payment order number specified in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  Review Clearing Documents: Check if the corresponding clearing document exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FBL1N for vendor line items) and searching for the clearing document.
  Reprocess Payment: If the payment order is found to be incorrect or incomplete, consider reprocessing the payment or creating a new payment order.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the financial data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the payment and clearing items.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to payment processing and clearing to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and clearing to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.