How To Fix CMAC_FEE_CALC313 - Line items for business partner and general ledger are not balanced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMAC_FEE_CALC - Messages for Student Accounting

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Line items for business partner and general ledger are not balanced

What causes this issue?

A program error has occurred.

System Response

The posting will be cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC313 - Line items for business partner and general ledger are not balanced ?

  The SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC313 indicates that there is an imbalance between the line items for a business partner and the general ledger (G/L) in the context of fee calculation. This typically occurs in financial transactions where the amounts recorded for a business partner do not match the corresponding entries in the general ledger.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry mistakes can lead to discrepancies between the business partner's account and the G/L.
  Posting Errors: Incorrect postings or missing postings in either the business partner account or the G/L can cause imbalances.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial settings or in the fee calculation process can lead to mismatches.
  Timing Issues: Transactions may be recorded at different times, leading to temporary imbalances.
  Currency Differences: If transactions involve multiple currencies, conversion issues can lead to discrepancies.
  Reversals or Adjustments: If a transaction was reversed or adjusted incorrectly, it could lead to an imbalance.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Transactions: Check the relevant transactions for the business partner and the G/L to identify discrepancies. Look for missing or incorrectly posted entries.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation between the business partner account and the G/L to identify the exact nature of the imbalance.
  Correct Errors: Make necessary corrections to the entries in either the business partner account or the G/L to ensure they match.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to fee calculation and ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Logs: Check system logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context for the imbalance.
  Use SAP Tools: Utilize SAP tools such as transaction codes (e.g., FBL1N for vendor line items, FBL3N for G/L line items) to analyze and compare the entries.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for reviewing line items, such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FB03: Display Document
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on fee calculation processes and configuration settings.
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might affect the fee calculation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the imbalance indicated by the error message CMAC_FEE_CALC313.