How To Fix 1E291 - No date could be determined for the next account balancing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No date could be determined for the next account balancing

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

First enter the time periods for account balancing so that the date of
the next account balancing can be determined. The date of the vostro/
nostro change must be one day after an account balancing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E291 - No date could be determined for the next account balancing ?

  The SAP error message 1E291 ("No date could be determined for the next account balancing") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when trying to perform account balancing or closing operations. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid date for the next account balancing process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The date for the next account balancing may not be configured correctly in the system settings.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the financial documents or master data that are required for the balancing process.
  Period Closing Issues: The fiscal year or period may not be properly closed, or there may be open periods that prevent the system from determining the next balancing date.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that affect the date determination logic, they may not be functioning correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for financial accounting and ensure that the next account balancing date is set up correctly.
  Verify the settings in transaction codes like OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods) to ensure that the periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Documents:
  
  Check for any incomplete or erroneous financial documents that may be affecting the balancing process. Ensure that all necessary postings are complete.
  
  
  
  Close Open Periods:
  
  If there are open periods that should be closed, consider closing them to allow the system to determine the next balancing date.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits/Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or user exits that might affect the date determination, review them for any issues or errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is a critical issue affecting financial operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review account balances and postings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 1E291 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Testing: If changes are made, ensure to test the account balancing process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.