How To Fix 1I116 - Posting balancing: Indic. 'posting former account' set

1I116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Posting balancing: Indic. 'posting former account' set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I116 - Posting balancing: Indic. 'posting former account' set ?

  The SAP error message 1I116 indicates that there is an issue with the posting balancing due to the indicator for "posting former account" being set. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with account balances and adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The system detects that the "posting former account" indicator is set, which usually means that the system is trying to post to an account that has been marked for a specific type of adjustment or reversal.
  There may be inconsistencies in the account balances or the way the accounts are configured in the system.
  The transaction being processed may not meet the necessary criteria for posting due to the settings in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that the "posting former account" indicator is set correctly based on your