How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST002 - Line items do not balance in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_POST - FIN UDoc posting: Message from posting

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Line items do not balance in &1

What causes this issue?

You are trying to post a Journal Entry where the line items do not
balance in '&V1&' with the following details:
amount '&V2&' and currency key '&V3&'.

System Response

A posting without balancing line items is not possible.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST002 - Line items do not balance in &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST002 indicates that the line items in a financial document do not balance. This typically occurs during the posting of accounting documents in the SAP system, where the total debits do not equal the total credits, which is a fundamental requirement in double-entry accounting.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect amounts entered in the debit or credit fields can lead to an imbalance.
  Missing Line Items: One or more line items may be missing, which can cause the totals to not match.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If transactions involve multiple currencies, discrepancies in conversion rates can lead to imbalances.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial settings or account determination can lead to posting errors.
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or not open for the transaction, it may cause issues with the document balance.
  Account Assignment Errors: Incorrect account assignments or missing account assignments can lead to imbalances.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Line Items: Check all line items in the document to ensure that the total debits equal the total credits.
  Correct Data Entry: Verify the amounts entered for each line item and correct any discrepancies.
  Check for Missing Items: Ensure that all necessary line items are included in the document.
  Currency Check: If dealing with multiple currencies, ensure that the conversion rates are correct and that the amounts are properly converted.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the financial module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open and that the document is being posted in the correct period.
  Account Assignment: Verify that all account assignments are correct and that there are no missing assignments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry) or FB01 (Post Document) to review and correct the entries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the posting process and identify where the imbalance occurs.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on financial document posting and balancing requirements.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant who specializes in SAP.