How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC039 - There is more than one Clearing Item

/PF1/MSG_FH_EXC039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: There is more than one Clearing Item

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC039 - There is more than one Clearing Item ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC039 indicating "There is more than one Clearing Item" typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clearing accounts or reconciliation processes. This error suggests that the system has found multiple clearing items that match the criteria for a particular transaction, which can lead to ambiguity in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Clearing Items: The primary cause of this error is that the system has identified more than one clearing item that meets the criteria for the transaction you are trying to process. This can happen if:
  
  There are multiple entries in the clearing account that have not been properly reconciled.
  The selection criteria used in the transaction do not uniquely identify a single clearing item.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the clearing accounts or the way transactions are processed can lead to this situation.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: Duplicate entries or incorrect data in the clearing accounts can also