How To Fix USMDZ3217 - &1 &2 Open item management is active and requires that the field be set

USMDZ3217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 217

• Message text: &1 &2 Open item management is active and requires that the field be set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDZ3217 - &1 &2 Open item management is active and requires that the field be set ?

  The SAP error message USMDZ3217 indicates that open item management is active for a particular account or transaction, and it requires that a specific field be set. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with accounts that are set up to manage open items, such as accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Open Item Management: The account in question is configured for open item management, which means that each transaction must be tracked individually until it is cleared.
  Missing Required Field: A required field that is necessary for processing the transaction is not filled in. This could be a field related to the document type, payment method, or any other relevant information that is mandatory for open item management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Required Field: Check the details of the error message to identify which specific field is