How To Fix 1I070 - First execute bal.sht. prep. with to-date &1 for bank area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 070

• Message text: First execute bal.sht. prep. with to-date &1 for bank area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I070 - First execute bal.sht. prep. with to-date &1 for bank area &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1I070 indicates that a specific preparatory step must be executed before you can proceed with a certain operation related to bank accounting. The message states: "First execute bal.sht. prep. with to-date &1 for bank area &2." This means that you need to run a balance sheet preparation for a specified date and bank area before you can continue with your current task.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with bank accounting or balance sheet preparations. The system requires that you perform a balance sheet preparation (often referred to as "bal.sht. prep.") for a specific date before you can execute further transactions or reports related to that bank area.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Required Date and Bank Area: Check the error message for the specific "to-date" (&1) and "bank area" (&2) that you need to use.
  
  
  Execute the Balance Sheet Preparation:
  
  Navigate to the appropriate transaction in SAP for balance sheet preparation. This is often done through transaction codes like F.01 (for financial statements) or F.16 (for balance sheet preparation).
  Enter the required parameters, including the "to-date" and the "bank area" as specified in the error message.
  Execute the report or program to perform the balance sheet preparation.
  
  
  
  Verify Completion: After executing the balance sheet preparation, check for any messages or errors that may indicate whether the process was successful.
  
  
  Retry the Original Operation: Once the balance sheet preparation has been successfully executed, go back to the original transaction or report that triggered the error and try to execute it again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for bank accounting and financial reporting in SAP, such as:
  
  F.01: Financial Statements
  F.16: Balance Sheet Preparation
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Consult SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on balance sheet preparation and related financial processes.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to execute balance sheet preparations and access the relevant financial data.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the specific parameters or the process, it may be helpful to consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your financial operations in SAP.