How To Fix WER187 - Clearing cannot be performed, no application is currently loaded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Clearing cannot be performed, no application is currently loaded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER187 - Clearing cannot be performed, no application is currently loaded ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WER187 - Clearing cannot be performed, no application is currently loaded
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform a clearing operation in SAP, but the system does not have an application context loaded to process the clearing. In other words, the clearing transaction or program expects a specific application (such as FI - Financial Accounting, or CO - Controlling) to be active or initialized, but it is missing or not properly set.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Trying to clear documents without having the correct application module or program context active.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the clearing program or transaction.
  Custom programs or user exits that call clearing functions without properly setting the application context.
  Running clearing in a background job or batch input session where the application context is not set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Transaction or Program Used:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction for clearing (e.g., F-03 for manual clearing in FI).
  If using a custom program or report, verify that it properly initializes the application context before calling clearing functions.
  
  
  
  Verify Application Context Initialization:
  
  The clearing function modules or methods require the application to be loaded. For example, in ABAP, the function module FI_DOC_CLEA or similar expects the application to be set.
  Make sure the program or transaction sets the application context correctly, often by calling initialization routines or setting global variables.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the clearing rules and settings in Financial Accounting are correctly maintained.
  Check if the document types and clearing rules are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to ABAP debugging, check where the error is raised.
  Look for missing calls to initialize the application or missing parameters.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WER187.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available if this is caused by a known bug.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: F-03 (Manual Clearing), F-44 (Clear Vendor), F-32 (Clear Customer)
  Function Modules: FI_DOC_CLEA, BAPI_ACC_DOCUMENT_POST (for posting and clearing)
  SAP Modules: FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling)
  Common SAP Notes: Check for notes related to clearing errors or WER187 specifically.
  User Exits / BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, ensure that user exits or BAdIs related to clearing are correctly implemented.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error "WER187 Clearing cannot be performed, no application is currently loaded" means the clearing process lacks the necessary application context. To resolve it, ensure the clearing transaction or program properly initializes the application environment before attempting to clear documents. Verify configuration, debug if necessary, and consult SAP Notes for any known issues.
  
  If you provide more details about the context (transaction, program, custom code), I can help with more specific guidance.