How To Fix WS818 - Automatic clearing can be run

WS818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Automatic clearing can be run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS818 - Automatic clearing can be run ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WS818:
  
  SAP Message WS818:
  Text: Automatic clearing can be run
  
  
  Cause:
  The message WS818 is an informational or warning message that appears when the system detects that automatic clearing can be executed for open items in the financial accounting module. It means that there are open items (such as invoices and payments) that meet the criteria for automatic clearing, but the clearing has not yet been performed.
  This message typically appears during transaction runs or reports related to clearing, such as when you run the automatic clearing program (transaction F.13) or during posting if the system checks for clearing opportunities.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Automatic clearing is a process in SAP FI that matches and clears open items (debits and credits) automatically based on predefined criteria such as document number, amount, and clearing date.
  The system is informing you that there are open items eligible for clearing, and you can run the