How To Fix 1I885 - Date &2 of last bal.sheet prep.differs from reconcil. date &3, bk area &1

1I885 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Date &2 of last bal.sheet prep.differs from reconcil. date &3, bk area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I885 - Date &2 of last bal.sheet prep.differs from reconcil. date &3, bk area &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1I885 indicates a discrepancy between the date of the last balance sheet preparation and the reconciliation date for a specific company code (book area). This error typically arises during the reconciliation process in financial accounting, particularly when preparing financial statements or performing balance sheet reconciliations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The date of the last balance sheet preparation does not match the reconciliation date specified in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that are not aligned with the actual dates used in the reconciliation process.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the reconciliation process can lead to this error.
  Period Closing: The period may have been closed in the system, preventing further changes or reconciliations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the date of the last balance sheet preparation and the reconciliation date. Ensure they are aligned and correct.
  Adjust Configuration: If there are configuration settings that need to