How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST072 - Enter a value in field &1, line item &2, where Zero Balance is marked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Enter a value in field &1, line item &2, where Zero Balance is marked

What causes this issue?

Line item &v2& is assigned to a cost object. The indicator for <ZH>Zero
Balances</> was marked for field &v1&. However, there was no value
assigned before document splitting was run. Therefore, the journal entry
cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Please check and correct the above-mentioned assignments in Customizing.
To do this, go to IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.FAGL_ACTIV_SPL1_DC>Define Document Splitting Characteristics
for General Ledger Accounting</>.
If you still can?t post the journal entry, you can also check the
following:
Cost or revenue items must be fully assigned before document splitting
can take place. It is possible, however, that the system couldn?t derive
a value for field &v1& based on the cost object. Go to the master data
of the cost object and check whether it has been properly assigned.
Example: If the <LS>Profit Center</> field is marked for <ZH>Zero
Balances</>, all cost centers, orders, and projects must be assigned to
a profit center.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST072 - Enter a value in field &1, line item &2, where Zero Balance is marked ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST072 indicates that there is an issue with posting a document in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. Specifically, it occurs when you attempt to post a line item that has the "Zero Balance" indicator marked, but the line item does not have a corresponding value that results in a zero balance.
  Cause:
  
  Zero Balance Indicator: The line item is marked with the "Zero Balance" indicator, which means that the system expects the total debits and credits for that line item to balance out to zero.
  Missing Value: The field indicated by &1 (which could be a specific account or field) for line item &2 is empty or does not contain a value that would allow the system to achieve a zero balance.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the G/L account settings or the document type that are causing this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Value: Check the line item indicated by &2 and ensure that you enter a valid value in the field indicated by &1. This value should allow the line item to balance to zero.
  Review Line Items: Go through all line items in the document to ensure that they are correctly configured and that the debits and credits are balanced.
  Check Account Settings: Verify the settings for the G/L account being used. Ensure that it is configured correctly to allow for zero balance postings if that is intended.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required values or settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for guidance on the specific fields and their requirements.
  Test in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a test or sandbox environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry) or F-02 (General Ledger Account Posting) to troubleshoot and analyze the document.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to post documents in the G/L and that there are no restrictions in place that could be causing the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_POST072 error and successfully post your document.