How To Fix 1M241 - Old data: Start balance &1, end balance &2

1M241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Old data: Start balance &1, end balance &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M241 - Old data: Start balance &1, end balance &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1M241 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the start balance and the end balance of a financial document or account. This error typically arises during processes such as posting transactions, running reports, or performing reconciliations in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Old data: Start balance &1, end balance &2" suggests that the system has detected that the start balance and end balance of a particular account or document do not match. This can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect postings or adjustments made to the account.
  Missing Transactions: Transactions that should have been posted are missing, leading to an imbalance.
  Incorrect Period Closing: If the financial periods are not closed correctly, it can lead to discrepancies in balances.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments made outside of the normal posting processes can lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be