How To Fix PFM_01CA203 - Document has two open items

PFM_01CA203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Document has two open items

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PFM_01CA203 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_01CA203, which states "Document has two open items," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts payable or receivable. This error indicates that there are two open items associated with a document that should ideally have only one open item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that there are duplicate entries for the same document, leading to multiple open items.
  Partial Payments: If a document has been partially paid, it may still show as open, and if another entry is made against it, it can lead to two open items.
  Incorrect Clearing: If a clearing operation was not performed correctly, it may leave multiple open items for the same document.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings in the financial module may lead to unexpected behavior regarding document handling.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Items: Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display)