How To Fix 1F623 - Start date of the hierarchy must be after the last account balancing &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Start date of the hierarchy must be after the last account balancing &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F623 - Start date of the hierarchy must be after the last account balancing &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1F623 indicates that there is an issue with the start date of a hierarchy in relation to the last account balancing date. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when you are trying to create or modify a hierarchy (such as a cost center hierarchy or profit center hierarchy) and the specified start date is not valid because it precedes the last account balancing date.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The start date you are trying to set for the hierarchy is earlier than the last account balancing date for the relevant account or hierarchy. This means that the system does not allow you to create or modify a hierarchy that would be effective before the last time the accounts were balanced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Last Account Balancing Date:
  
  Determine the last account balancing date for the relevant account or hierarchy. You can usually find this information in the financial accounting or controlling module.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Start Date:
  
  Modify the start date of the hierarchy to be on or after the last account balancing date. This ensures that the hierarchy is valid and does not conflict with the existing account balances.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Changes:
  
  If you are making changes to an existing hierarchy, ensure that the changes do not violate any rules regarding the timing of the hierarchy in relation to account balances.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing hierarchies and understanding the implications of account balancing dates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to view or modify hierarchies, such as KSH1 (Create Cost Center Hierarchy) or KSH2 (Change Cost Center Hierarchy).
  Financial Period Closing: Be aware of the financial period closing processes, as they can affect the ability to make changes to hierarchies.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to hierarchies in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1F623 and successfully manage your hierarchy settings in SAP.