How To Fix GI313 - The balance does not equal zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 313

• Message text: The balance does not equal zero

What causes this issue?

The total of the line item values is not the same as the corresponding
summary record value. If, for example, line items are not updated for
the ledger, this will be the case for all data records.

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?

If you always want line items to be written to the ledger, set the
appropriate line item indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI313 - The balance does not equal zero ?

  The SAP error message GI313, "The balance does not equal zero," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or financial transactions where the system expects that the total debits and credits (or inventory movements) should balance out to zero. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory adjustments, or when processing financial documents.
  Causes of GI313 Error
  
  
  Unbalanced Transactions: The most common cause is that there are transactions that have not been properly balanced. For example, if you have posted a goods receipt without a corresponding goods issue, the system will flag this as an error.
  
  
  Incorrect Posting: Manual entries or incorrect postings in inventory or financial documents can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Open Items: There may be open items in accounts that have not been cleared, leading to an imbalance.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as entering incorrect quantities or amounts, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solutions to GI313 Error
  
  
  Review Transactions: Check the relevant transactions to ensure that all debits and credits are properly recorded. Look for any missing or incorrectly posted entries.
  
  
  Reconcile Accounts: If the error is related to financial postings, reconcile the accounts involved to ensure that all items are cleared and balanced.
  
  
  Check Open Items: Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check for any open items that may need to be cleared.
  
  
  Adjust Inventory: If the error is related to inventory, you may need to perform an inventory adjustment to correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correct.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), or MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) to review and correct any postings.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. If necessary, contact SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for inventory and financial postings, such as MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand), MB5B (Stock on Posting Date), and others.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and user manuals for guidance on inventory management and financial postings.
  
  
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in inventory and financial transactions to minimize errors in data entry and posting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GI313 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.