How To Fix 6D290 - This change can result in errors in the business area balance sheet!

6D290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 290

• Message text: This change can result in errors in the business area balance sheet!

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the business area! This should only be done
when there are no open items with same account assignment for the Real
Estate objects. If there are open items and the business area is
changed, data inconsistencies can arise in the business area balance
sheet.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Post all open items manually to the new business area before you change
the business area.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D290 - This change can result in errors in the business area balance sheet! ?

  The SAP error message 6D290, which states "This change can result in errors in the business area balance sheet," typically occurs when there are inconsistencies or potential issues related to the business area accounting in SAP. This error is often encountered when making changes to master data or configuration settings that could affect the financial reporting of business areas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes to Master Data: Modifications to master data (like cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders) that are linked to business areas can trigger this error.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to business areas, such as incorrect assignments or missing information, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings related to financial accounting or controlling that impact how business areas are managed can also cause this error.
  Posting Issues: If there are postings that do not align with the business area settings, it can lead