How To Fix FMKU091 - Document must be balanced (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Document must be balanced (&1)

What causes this issue?

For the &V1& the document is not balanced in terms of amounts between
the sender and the receiver sides for the commitment item category &V2&
Total sender amount = &V3&
Total receiver amount = &V4&

System Response

Error is sent to the log.

How to fix this error?

Have a look to the document lines and either change the amounts or the
commitment items to balance the document.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMKU091 - Document must be balanced (&1) ?

  The SAP error message FMKU091 ("Document must be balanced (&1)") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when a financial document does not meet the required balancing criteria. This error indicates that the total debits do not equal the total credits for the document being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Unbalanced Document: The most common cause is that the financial document (e.g., a journal entry) has been entered with unequal debit and credit amounts.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: There may be issues with the account assignments, such as incorrect cost centers, internal orders, or funds centers.
  Missing Entries: Some entries may be missing, leading to an imbalance.
  Currency Differences: If the document involves multiple currencies, discrepancies in currency conversion can lead to imbalances.
  Posting Period Issues: Sometimes, the posting period may not be open or may have restrictions that affect the balancing of the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Entries: Check the document for any discrepancies in the debit and credit amounts. Ensure that they are equal.
  Correct Account Assignments: Verify that all account assignments are correct and that they correspond to the intended financial structure.
  Add Missing Entries: If any entries are missing, add them to ensure that the document balances.
  Check Currency Settings: If the document involves multiple currencies, ensure that the currency conversion rates are correct and that the amounts are properly converted.
  Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open and that there are no restrictions that would prevent the document from being posted.
  Use Simulation: Before posting, use the simulation feature in SAP to check for any errors or imbalances.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB50 (for general ledger postings) or FMX1 (for funds management) to review and correct the entries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Funds Management for detailed guidelines on document balancing and account assignments.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the posting logic.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Funds Management.