How To Fix RERACA004 - Balance of the items to be cleared is not 0 (&1 does not equal &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RERACA - Messages for Package RE_RA_CA Accounting Interface

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Balance of the items to be cleared is not 0 (&1 does not equal &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RERACA004 - Balance of the items to be cleared is not 0 (&1 does not equal &2) ?

  The SAP error message RERACA004 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balance of items that are supposed to be cleared in a clearing transaction. Specifically, it means that the total amount of the items you are trying to clear does not equal zero, which is a requirement for clearing operations in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Amounts: The amounts of the items you are trying to clear do not match. For example, if you are trying to clear an invoice against a payment, the total of the invoice and the payment must be equal.
  Partial Payments: If there are partial payments or adjustments that have not been accounted for, this can lead to a non-zero balance.
  Currency Differences: If the items are in different currencies and the exchange rates have not been applied correctly, this can also cause discrepancies.
  Open Items: There may be other open items that are not included in the clearing process, leading to an imbalance.
  Incorrect Document Entries: Errors in the original document entries can lead to incorrect balances.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Items: Check the items you are trying to clear. Ensure that the amounts are correct and that they match.
  Adjustments: If there are any discrepancies, make the necessary adjustments to the amounts. This may involve creating additional entries or correcting existing ones.
  Check Currency: If the items are in different currencies, ensure that the correct exchange rates are applied and that the amounts are converted properly.
  Clear Open Items: Make sure that all relevant open items are included in the clearing process. If there are other items that need to be cleared, include them.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review the line items and identify discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the entries, consult the documentation or seek assistance from a financial expert or SAP consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F-32 (Clear Customer), F-44 (Clear Vendor), and F-03 (Clear G/L Account).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform clearing operations.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP financial processes to better understand how clearing works and how to troubleshoot related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RERACA004 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.