How To Fix AC701 - Posting not possible, debit total is not equal to credit total

AC701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Posting not possible, debit total is not equal to credit total

What causes this issue?

The total of the debit postings is not equal to the total of the credit
postings.

System Response

The System will not carry out posting.

How to fix this error?

Check the postings you have created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC701 - Posting not possible, debit total is not equal to credit total ?

  The SAP error message AC701, which states "Posting not possible, debit total is not equal to credit total," typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions in the SAP system. This error indicates that the total debits do not match the total credits in the transaction, which is a fundamental requirement in double-entry accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Amounts: The most common cause is that the total amount of debits does not equal the total amount of credits in the journal entry.
  Missing Entries: One or more line items may be missing, leading to an imbalance.
  Incorrect Account Types: Posting to the wrong type of accounts (e.g., debiting an expense account while crediting a revenue account) can also lead to this error.
  Currency Differences: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, discrepancies in currency conversion can lead to imbalances.
  Manual Entry Errors: Errors during manual data entry can result in incorrect amounts being posted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Journal Entry: Check the