How To Fix 72270 - Period balance for previous period/year must not equal time type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Period balance for previous period/year must not equal time type &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to write the time type that is currently being processed
to the <zk>Previous period's period balance</> and <zk> Period balance
prev. year</> fields. However, these fields are used to transfer a
period balance at the end of a period to another period balance.

How to fix this error?

If you want to transfer the period balance manually to a subsequent
period, set the <zk>Transfer from previous period</> or <ZK>Transfer
from previous year</> indicator.
If you want to transfer the period balance to another balances, enter
in the relevant fields a time type other than the time type that is
currently being processed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72270 - Period balance for previous period/year must not equal time type & ?

  The SAP error message 72270, which states "Period balance for previous period/year must not equal time type &," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or during the closing process in SAP. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the balance for a specific time type (like actuals, plan, etc.) for the previous period or year.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Balances: The balance for the specified time type in the previous period/year is not zero or does not match the expected value.
  Posting Errors: There may have been incorrect postings made in the previous period that have not been cleared or adjusted.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the time type or the financial period may not be set up correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be discrepancies in the balances.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Balances: Review the balances for the specified time type in the previous period/year. Ensure that they are correct and match the expected values.
  Adjust Postings: If there are incorrect postings, make the necessary adjustments or corrections to clear the balances.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the time type in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  Run Closing Programs: If you are in the closing process, ensure that all necessary closing programs have been run and that all postings for the previous period are complete.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurred.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items), or S_ALR_87012301 (G/L Account Balances) to investigate the balances.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the posting logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.