How To Fix G00115 - &1: Balancing adjustment differs in LC and GC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 115

• Message text: &1: Balancing adjustment differs in LC and GC

What causes this issue?

The local currency key and the group currency key are the same for
consolidation unit &V1&. Therefore, the balancing adjustment should be
the same for both of the respective amount fields. The balancing
adjustment values are derived from the reported financial data for each
of the two amount fields. However, these contain different values.

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?

Check and compare the reported values in the two amount fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00115 - &1: Balancing adjustment differs in LC and GC ?

  The SAP error message G00115, which states "Balancing adjustment differs in LC and GC," typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with local currency (LC) and group currency (GC) in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the balancing amounts in local currency and group currency during a posting.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: The local currency and group currency amounts may not match due to incorrect exchange rates or conversion factors.
  Posting Errors: There may be an error in the way the transaction was posted, leading to mismatched amounts.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the SAP system for currency types or the way the company code is configured may not be aligned properly.
  Manual Adjustments: If manual adjustments were made to the postings, they might not have been reflected correctly in both currencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Exchange Rates: Verify that the exchange rates used for the transaction are correct. You can do this by checking the exchange rate table (transaction code OB08).
  Review the Posting: Go back to the original transaction and review the amounts posted in both local and group currencies. Ensure that they are balanced.
  Adjust the Posting: If discrepancies are found, you may need to reverse the incorrect posting and re-enter it with the correct amounts.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the company code to ensure that the currency settings are correct. This includes checking the currency type settings in the company code configuration (transaction code OX15).
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to review the document and identify where the discrepancy lies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling currency discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FB02 (Change Document), and OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to financial postings.
  Testing: After making adjustments, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that future postings do not encounter the same error.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant who specializes in SAP FI.