How To Fix 1G121 - Account balancing was started

1G121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Account balancing was started

What causes this issue?

Jobs were started for account balancing. The jobs can be monitored in
job administration.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G121 - Account balancing was started ?

  The SAP error message 1G121 ("Account balancing was started") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly during the posting process in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. This error indicates that the system has detected an imbalance in the accounts that are being processed, which prevents the transaction from being completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Imbalanced Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the debit and credit entries do not match. In double-entry accounting, every transaction must have equal debits and credits.
  Incomplete Document: The document being posted may be incomplete or missing necessary information, leading to an inability to balance the accounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the G/L accounts, such as incorrect account types or settings that prevent proper balancing.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction being processed, leading to an inability to post the entries correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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