How To Fix 62845 - Offsetting entry expected in next line item for posting & & with amount &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 845

• Message text: Offsetting entry expected in next line item for posting & & with amount &

What causes this issue?

Posting document &V1&, posting item &V2& above the amount in &V3&
expects an offsetting entry of the same amount in the next item line
for posting. However, the posting amount is &V4&. Therefore the posting
cannot be made.

System Response

To avoid inconsistency, the postings are terminated.

How to fix this error?

It is a prerequisite that the postings belonging to the debit position
occur in consecutive posting lines, first the debit posting and then
the credit posting. This rule seems to have been broken. The pair of
posting line items cannot be found.
Inform your system administrator. There is either a programming error
or a posting was made manually and the rule was followed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62845 - Offsetting entry expected in next line item for posting & & with amount & ?

  The SAP error message "62845 Offsetting entry expected in next line item for posting & & with amount &" typically occurs during the posting of financial documents in SAP, particularly in the context of General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error indicates that the system expects an offsetting entry for a particular line item, but it is not found in the subsequent line items of the document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Offset Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the total debits do not equal the total credits in the document. Each financial transaction must be balanced, meaning that for every debit entry, there should be a corresponding credit entry.
  Incorrect Document Structure: The document may not be structured correctly, leading to an imbalance in the accounting entries.
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or not open for the transaction date, it may lead to issues in posting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the G/L account settings or in the document type settings that prevent proper posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Line Items: Review the line items in the document to ensure that there is a corresponding offsetting entry for each debit. Make sure that the total debits equal the total credits.
  Adjust Document: If you find that an offsetting entry is missing, you can either add it or adjust the existing entries to ensure that they balance.
  Review Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the date of the transaction. If it is closed, you may need to open it or post the transaction in an open period.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to check if there are any settings that might be causing the imbalance.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry) or FB01 (Post Document) to re-enter the document correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50, FB01, and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to analyze and correct postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial postings and G/L account management for best practices and guidelines.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in financial postings are adequately trained on the importance of balanced entries and the structure of financial documents in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post your financial document in SAP.