How To Fix GK869 - Entry cannot be posted: B/S or I/S balance of &1 in &2


GK869 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 869

  • Message text: Entry cannot be posted: B/S or I/S balance of &1 in &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    The document cannot be posted because the balance sheet and/or income
    statement have a non-zero balance.
    When posting <DS:GLOS.financial_statement_item>financial statement
    items</> belonging to a <DS:GLOS.balance_sheet>balance sheet</> or
    <DS:GLOS.income_statement>income statement</>, ensure that the balance
    sheet and income statement remain balanced.
    The current document does meet this requirement.

    System Response

    Error message

    How to fix this error?

    Adjust the amounts for the FS items.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


GK869 - Details

  • The SAP error message GK869 indicates that there is an issue with posting a transaction due to an imbalance in the balance sheet (B/S) or income statement (I/S) for a specific account in a particular period. The message typically appears when trying to post a journal entry or a financial transaction that would result in an inconsistency in the financial statements.
    
    Cause: Imbalance in Accounts: The most common cause is that the total debits do not equal the total credits for the transaction being posted, leading to an imbalance. Incorrect Account Configuration: The account may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may have restrictions that prevent posting. Period Closure: The financial period may be closed, preventing any further postings to that period. Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the transaction that is being posted, such as incorrect amounts or account numbers. Currency Issues: If the transaction

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