How To Fix PFM_PAP_MESSAGES018 - Could not read document number &1, year &2 in the cleared items table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_PAP_MESSAGES - PAP Message Class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Could not read document number &1, year &2 in the cleared items table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_PAP_MESSAGES018 - Could not read document number &1, year &2 in the cleared items table ?

  The SAP error message PFM_PAP_MESSAGES018 indicates that the system is unable to read a specific document number and year from the cleared items table. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or asset accounting when the system is trying to access or process data related to cleared items.
  Causes:
  
  Document Not Found: The specified document number and year may not exist in the cleared items table. This could be due to data deletion or incorrect document number/year being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cleared items table or the specific document.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the database or inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from retrieving the document.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the financial module could lead to issues in accessing the cleared items.
  Archiving: The document may have been archived, and the system is trying to access