How To Fix 72179 - Check point modified to correspond to period for determining balances

72179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Check point modified to correspond to period for determining balances

What causes this issue?

The radio buttons you have activated for the comparison time and the
period for balance formation are from different columns.

System Response

You can only activate radio buttons in one column. The entry is
corrected when you confirm the message.

How to fix this error?

Confirm the message or correct the entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72179 - Check point modified to correspond to period for determining balances ?

  The SAP error message 72179, which states "Check point modified to correspond to period for determining balances," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or balance determination processes in SAP. This message indicates that the system has adjusted the checkpoint for balance determination to align with the specified period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Mismatch: The error often arises when there is a mismatch between the period for which balances are being determined and the checkpoint settings in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial settings or in the balance determination process can lead to this error.
  Data Consistency: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data has not been updated correctly for the specified period, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to balance determination in the SAP system. Ensure that the periods and checkpoints are correctly set up.
  Adjust Period Settings: If the error is due to