How To Fix FINS_SIS_BAL_REPOST000 - Follow-up posting line items don't balance to zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_SIS_BAL_REPOST - Impl. of Doc. Splitting: Reposting of Opening Balances

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Follow-up posting line items don't balance to zero

What causes this issue?

Follow-up posting line items that belong to one logical key, such as all
balance carryforward relevant characteristics without splitting
characteristics<(>,<)> must sum up to zero in all amounts and
quantities.

System Response

Balance follow-up postings cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the amounts and quantities of rows, which are are marked as
erroneous<(>,<)> to ensure that all rows belonging to one logical key
balance to zero.

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_SIS_BAL_REPOST000 - Follow-up posting line items don't balance to zero ?

  The SAP error message FINS_SIS_BAL_REPOST000 indicates that there is an issue with the follow-up posting line items not balancing to zero. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with the Special Ledger or when performing follow-up postings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry during the initial posting or follow-up posting can lead to discrepancies.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial module or in the Special Ledger settings can cause imbalances.
  Missing or Incorrectly Posted Documents: If there are missing documents or if documents have been posted incorrectly, it can lead to an imbalance.
  Currency Differences: If transactions involve multiple currencies, conversion issues can lead to discrepancies.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments made to line items without corresponding adjustments can cause imbalances.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Line Items: Check the line items involved in the follow-up posting. Ensure that all debits and credits are correctly entered and that they balance to zero.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Special Ledger and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation of the accounts involved to identify any discrepancies. This may involve checking the original postings and any subsequent adjustments.
  Correct Posting Errors: If errors are found in the original postings, correct them. This may involve reversing incorrect postings and re-entering them correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related transactions.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to review the documents and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check the line items for discrepancies.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for financial postings, such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry), FB01 (Post Document), and F-02 (General Posting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to ensure that your follow-up posting line items balance to zero.