How To Fix 1G165 - Counter cannot be updated due to missing balancing data

1G165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Counter cannot be updated due to missing balancing data

What causes this issue?

For the condition area assigned to the account, item counters or
dispatch expense counters are defined. You can only update these
counters if there is an entry in the table PERIODIC BALANCING for the
balancing type 0003 ACCOUNT BALANCING. This is not the case for this
account.

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?

If you want to update the item counter or dispatch expense counter,
maintain the appropriate entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G165 - Counter cannot be updated due to missing balancing data ?

  The SAP error message 1G165: "Counter cannot be updated due to missing balancing data" typically occurs in the context of counter management, particularly when dealing with measurement documents or counter readings in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or similar modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to update a counter because it lacks the necessary balancing data to ensure that the counter's values are consistent and accurate.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Balancing Entries: The most common cause is that there are missing entries in the system that are required to balance the counter. This could be due to incomplete data entry or missing transactions that should have been recorded.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the counter or the related master data may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the counter from being updated. This could be due to manual errors or