Symptom

 You import a bank statement through transaction FF.5, using clearing on document
number (BELNR) or reference number (XBLNR) and, after execution, an error
message arises:
Message no.: F5 263 - "The difference is too large for clearing"

Environment

 SAP ERP - Release Independent

 Financials - Bank Statement

Reproducing the Issue

1. Go to Transaction code FF.5;

2. Upload bank statement;
3. Interpretation Algorithm attempt clearing by document number (BELNR) or reference
number (XBLNR);
4. Clearing fails with error message F5 263;
5. Document is posted without clearing.

Cause

 Wrong Interpretation Algorithm for clearing.

 Range from[ ] to [ ] in BELNR/XBLNR may not be complete;
 Date of statement is earlier than the check date;
 Opening Balance + Debits - Credits must be equal to the closing balance.

Resolution

 Check if you are using Interpretation Algorithm 001, 020 or 021 (Transaction OT51)
 Note that the BELNR/XBLNR range must be filled in order to be used by the
algorithm.
If you leave it blank, no document number will be found.

 See if tolerances are maintained for the G/L account. This tolerance group must be
entered in the master data of the G/L account. Be aware that the difference amount
will not be posted on the account, but posted to a customized difference account.