How To Fix PREPAY039 - There are no open items for automatic selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PREPAY - Enter a contract

• Message number: 039

• Message text: There are no open items for automatic selection

What causes this issue?

Opent items can only be automatically selected if they have not yet
been transferred.
(Green LED)

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PREPAY039 - There are no open items for automatic selection ?

  The SAP error message PREPAY039: There are no open items for automatic selection typically occurs in the context of processing prepayments or down payments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find any open items that meet the criteria for automatic selection during the payment processing or clearing of invoices.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Items: There are genuinely no open items available for the specified vendor or customer. This could be due to all items being cleared or settled.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the automatic selection may not match any existing open items. This could include incorrect date ranges, amounts, or document types.
  Document Status: The documents you are trying to process may not be in a status that allows them to be selected for payment (e.g., they may be blocked or already cleared).
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing the selection of items from that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payment program that are not set up correctly, affecting the selection of open items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Open Items: Verify that there are indeed open items for the vendor or customer in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like FBL1N (for vendors) or FBL5N (for customers) to display open items.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using for the payment run are correct. Check the parameters such as date, amount, and document type.
  Document Status: Check the status of the documents you are trying to clear. Make sure they are not blocked or already cleared.
  Posting Period: Confirm that the posting period is open for the transactions you are trying to process. You can check this in the transaction OB52.
  Configuration Review: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP FI consultant to review the settings related to the payment program and ensure they are correctly configured.
  Manual Selection: If automatic selection fails, consider manually selecting the items for payment to bypass the issue temporarily.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL5N, F110 (for payment runs), and OB52 (for posting period management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to the payment program and prepayment processing for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.