How To Fix 1G271 - &1 &2: Account balancing transferred is older than existing one

1G271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 271

• Message text: &1 &2: Account balancing transferred is older than existing one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G271 - &1 &2: Account balancing transferred is older than existing one ?

  The SAP error message 1G271 indicates that there is an issue with account balancing entries during a financial transaction. Specifically, the message states that the account balancing transferred is older than the existing one. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings, where the system is trying to post a new entry that has a date earlier than an already existing entry in the same account.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The new transaction you are trying to post has a posting date that is earlier than the last posted transaction for that account.
  Period Closure: The financial period for the existing entry may be closed, preventing any earlier entries from being posted.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity and prevent inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Dates: Review the posting date of the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that it is not earlier than the last posted transaction for