How To Fix FH172 - Account &1 in company code &2 has a balance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Account &1 in company code &2 has a balance

What causes this issue?

You have set the deletion flag in G/L account &V1&, chart of accounts
&V2&. The balance of the account, however, is not zero.

System Response

Depending on the system settings, this message appears as an error, a
warning, or is suppressed. In the case of an error message, the
deletion flag cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check account &V1&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH172 - Account &1 in company code &2 has a balance ?

  The SAP error message FH172 indicates that there is a balance in the specified account within the specified company code. This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires the account to be cleared or closed, but the account still has an outstanding balance.
  Cause:
  
  Outstanding Transactions: There may be open items or transactions that have not been cleared or settled in the specified account.
  Incorrect Account Closure: The account may not be eligible for closure due to existing balances.
  Pending Adjustments: There could be pending adjustments or corrections that have not been processed.
  Configuration Issues: The account may be configured in a way that does not allow it to be closed while it has a balance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Items: Check the account for any open items or transactions that need to be cleared. You can use transaction codes like FBL3N (Display G/L Account Line Items) to review the account's transactions.
  Clear Open Items: If there are open items, you may need to clear them using appropriate transactions (e.g., F-32 for clearing customer accounts, F-44 for clearing vendor accounts).
  Check for Pending Transactions: Ensure that there are no pending transactions that need to be processed before the account can be closed.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the transactions or the account's status, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  Review Account Configuration: Check the account configuration in the chart of accounts to ensure it is set up correctly for the intended operations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  F-03: Clear G/L Account
  F-32: Clear Customer Account
  F-44: Clear Vendor Account
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing G/L accounts and handling balances.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify account balances.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FH172 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.