EK811 - No allocation date present in clearing document &1 for contract &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 811

• Message text: No allocation date present in clearing document &1 for contract &2

What causes this issue?

The billing documents must have an allocation date in order to use a
payment plan.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter the missing allocation date in the
<DS:GLOS.3526BDE1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>portion</>.
If a date has already been set, please contact SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK811 - No allocation date present in clearing document &1 for contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message EK811 "No allocation date present in clearing document &1 for contract &2" typically occurs in the context of contract management and financial transactions within SAP. This error indicates that there is a missing allocation date in the clearing document associated with a specific contract.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation Date: The primary cause of this error is that the clearing document referenced does not have an allocation date specified. This date is crucial for the system to understand when the allocation of costs or revenues should take place.
  Data Entry Issues: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the allocation date was not filled in.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the configuration of the contract management or financial modules in SAP, leading to missing mandatory fields.
  Document Status: The clearing document may be in a status that does not allow for allocation dates to be set or modified.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Clearing Document: Review the clearing document referenced in the error message. Ensure that it has an allocation date filled in. You can do this by navigating to the clearing document in the SAP system and checking the relevant fields.
  Update Allocation Date: If the allocation date is missing, you may need to update the clearing document to include the correct allocation date. This can typically be done through transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FB02 (Change Document).
  Review Contract Settings: Check the contract settings to ensure that all required fields, including allocation dates, are properly configured and filled out.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling clearing documents and contracts.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FB02: Change Document
  ME33K: Display Contract
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit clearing documents and contracts in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EK811 error and implement a solution to resolve it.