How To Fix FI_E257 - No balancing account customized for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 257

• Message text: No balancing account customized for company code &1

What causes this issue?

The Budgetary Ledger tried to split a document because the 999 line item
limit of accounting documents was exceeded. No balancing account is
customized for this process.

System Response

The posting is not allowed:

How to fix this error?

Customize a balancing account in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_PSMFG_ACCTDETMN>Define Account Determination for US
Government</>. Assign a non-FM relevant commitment item to the account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E257 - No balancing account customized for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E257 "No balancing account customized for company code &1" typically occurs in the Financial Accounting (FI) module when there is an attempt to post a transaction that requires a balancing account, but no such account has been configured for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the balancing account has not been defined in the system for the specified company code. This can happen if the configuration settings for the company code are incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being used in the transaction may not be set up correctly to allow for balancing entries.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may require specific balancing accounts that have not been set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a balancing account is properly configured for the company code in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide) > Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Balancing Accounts.
  
  
  
  Define Balancing Accounts:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if a balancing account is defined for the company code &1 (replace &1 with the actual company code).
  If it is not defined, create a new balancing account by specifying the necessary details such as account number, account type, and other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the accounts being used in the transaction are correctly assigned and that they are compatible with the balancing account requirements.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to define company codes) and FS00 (to create or change G/L accounts) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI_E257 error and successfully post your transactions.