How To Fix FR378 - You must post when evaluating for balance sheet preparation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 378

• Message text: You must post when evaluating for balance sheet preparation

What causes this issue?

In the case of evaluations affecting the balance, evaluation amounts
are updated in the documents. The evaluation amounts must also be
posted.

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?

For evaluations affecting the balance, you also need to select the
parameter 'postings required'

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR378 - You must post when evaluating for balance sheet preparation ?

  The SAP error message FR378, which states "You must post when evaluating for balance sheet preparation," typically occurs during the financial closing process, particularly when preparing balance sheets. This error indicates that there are certain postings or evaluations that need to be completed before the balance sheet can be finalized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Postings: There may be transactions that have not been posted or are incomplete, which are necessary for the balance sheet evaluation.
  Missing Evaluations: The system may require specific evaluations to be performed before the balance sheet can be generated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration settings in the financial accounting module that prevent the balance sheet from being prepared.
  Period Closing: The error may arise if the period for which the balance sheet is being prepared is not properly closed or if there are open items that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Open Items: Review any open items in the