How To Fix F5A106 - Balance cannot be determined correctly

F5A106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Balance cannot be determined correctly

What causes this issue?

You have agreed that G/L account amounts should be entered net and that
the tax should be calculated by the system. Since there are several tax
codes in the document, the total balance can only be determined after
the tax amounts have been calculated.

System Response

Information

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

F5A106 - Details

• The SAP error message F5A106, which states "Balance cannot be determined correctly," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account balances in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or missing information.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be discrepancies in the financial data, such as missing or incorrect postings that prevent the system from calculating the balance accurately.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the financial module or related configurations can lead to this error. This includes issues with account determination, document types, or posting periods.
  Missing Master Data: If the necessary master data (like vendor or customer accounts) is incomplete or not properly maintained, it can lead to balance determination issues.
  Open Items: If there are open items in the accounts that have not been cleared or processed correctly, it can affect the balance calculation.
  Posting Periods: If the posting period is