How To Fix FH165 - Account has already been posted, current account balance is zero

FH165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Account has already been posted, current account balance is zero

What causes this issue?

You have changed the alternative account number from &V1& to &V2&.
The account has already be posted; that is, data sets with the
alternative account number &V1& have already been updated. The current
account balance is however zero.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check you entry.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH165 - Account has already been posted, current account balance is zero ?

  The SAP error message FH165 ("Account has already been posted, current account balance is zero") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts that have already been posted to, but where the current balance is zero. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, payments, or adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Previous Posting: The account in question has already been posted to in a previous transaction, and the balance is now zero. This means that any further postings to this account may not be allowed, depending on the configuration of the system.
  Clearing Transactions: If the account was cleared (e.g., through a payment or adjustment), it may lead to a zero balance, which can trigger this error when attempting to post again.
  Configuration Settings: Certain settings in the SAP system may restrict postings to accounts that have a zero balance, especially in the context of specific financial