How To Fix FINS_SIS_BAL_REPOST005 - No changes have been made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No changes have been made

What causes this issue?

The program found that no changes have been made since the data was last
saved. It is not necessary to make another backup.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_SIS_BAL_REPOST005 - No changes have been made ?

  The SAP error message FINS_SIS_BAL_REPOST005 ("No changes have been made") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Information System (FIS) when attempting to repost or adjust financial data. This error indicates that the system did not detect any changes to the data that you are trying to repost, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Changes: The most common cause is that the data you are trying to repost has not been changed since the last posting. The system checks for differences between the current data and the data in the database.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the reposting might not match any records that require changes.
  Data Locking: The data you are trying to modify might be locked by another user or process, preventing any changes from being made.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent changes from being made to certain types of data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the financial data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Data Changes: Check the data you are trying to repost to ensure that there are actual changes that need to be made. If there are no changes, the reposting process will not proceed.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to identify the records for reposting are correct and that they match the records you intend to modify.
  Check for Locks: Investigate if the data is locked by another user or process. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the Financial Information System to ensure that reposting is allowed for the specific data you are working with.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform reposting actions. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Financial Information System for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.