How To Fix FI_E045 - FI-GL budgetary ledger document is not balanced. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 045

• Message text: FI-GL budgetary ledger document is not balanced. See long text

What causes this issue?

You are using the funds management system integrated with the budgetary
ledger (BL) for FM area &V1&. Postings to the budgetary ledger are only
possible with a zero balance. In this case, the document is not
balanced.
The FM area is &V1&, company code &V2&, and amount &V3& &V4&.

Use the link below to analyze the table contents before and after the
account derivation process.
<DS:TRAN.FMTR>Budgetary ledger account derivation trace</>
ENDIF

System Response

The budgetary ledger processor cannot post this document. You need to
correct the document or the customizing.

How to fix this error?

Make sure the line items of the document are correct giving a zero
balance and try to post it again.
Since the document lines for the budgetary ledger document are created
from the account derivation customizing tables, one possible reason for
this error is incorrect MULTIPLE CUSTOMIZING LINES in one or more
tables. For example, two lines for debit and only one for credit (check
the line number in the customizing views.
If you are using the budgetary ledger with account derivation for the
US federal government, check the account derivation with transaction
OFBL. You can access it using the link defined below.

<DS:TRAN.OFBL>Execute US federal government BL account derivation</>
ENDIF
For additional information on how to customize the US federal
government account derivation, read the extended help for transaction
OFBL.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E045 - FI-GL budgetary ledger document is not balanced. See long text ?

  The SAP error message FI_E045, which states "FI-GL budgetary ledger document is not balanced," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is an imbalance in the budgetary ledger entries. This error is related to the General Ledger (GL) and budgetary control functionalities within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Imbalanced Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the debit and credit entries in the budgetary ledger do not match. In accounting, every transaction must be balanced, meaning that the total debits must equal the total credits.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of budgetary control settings in the system.
  Posting Errors: Manual errors during data entry or posting can lead to unbalanced documents.
  Missing Budget: If a budget is not defined or is exceeded, it can lead to issues with posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Entries: Review the document that triggered the error. Ensure that all debit and credit entries are correctly entered and balanced.
  Review Budget Settings: Check the budgetary control settings in the system. Ensure that the budget is correctly defined and that the budgetary ledger is configured properly.
  Correct Posting: If there are errors in the posting, correct them. This may involve reversing incorrect entries and re-posting them correctly.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document) to view the document details and identify discrepancies.
  Consult Long Text: The error message often has a long text that provides additional details. Use the SAP GUI to view the long text for more specific guidance on the issue.
  Run Reports: Use reports like S_ALR_87013558 (Budget vs. Actual) to analyze budgetary performance and identify any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on budgetary control and general ledger accounting for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation and resolution.