How To Fix REEXFI208 - No open items were transferred for clearing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXFI - Messages for Interface to FI

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No open items were transferred for clearing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REEXFI208 - No open items were transferred for clearing ?

  The SAP error message REEXFI208 "No open items were transferred for clearing" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to clear open items in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that the system did not find any open items that meet the criteria for clearing.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Items: There are genuinely no open items available for the specified account or selection criteria.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the clearing process may be too restrictive, leading to no items being found.
  Document Status: The documents you are trying to clear may already be cleared or have been posted incorrectly.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing the clearing of items.
  Account Assignment: The account assignment may not match the criteria for clearing.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency differences or mismatches, it may prevent items from being cleared.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Open Items: Verify that there are indeed open items available for clearing in the specified account. You can do this by checking the account balance or using transaction codes like FBL1N (for vendor accounts) or FBL5N (for customer accounts).
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used for the clearing process are appropriate and not overly restrictive. Adjust the parameters if necessary.
  Document Status Check: Confirm that the documents you are trying to clear are not already cleared or posted incorrectly. You can check the document status in the relevant transaction.
  Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transactions you are trying to clear. If it is closed, you may need to open it or use a different period.
  Account Assignment Verification: Check the account assignment details to ensure they match the criteria for clearing.
  Currency Check: If there are currency differences, ensure that the currency settings are correct and that any necessary adjustments are made.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL5N, and F-03 (for clearing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform clearing operations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on clearing processes and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.