How To Fix GLE_AL_ADB_PP017 - Average monthly balance already calculated: ledger &1, company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_AL_ADB_PP - ADB: Calculation of Monthly Average Balances

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Average monthly balance already calculated: ledger &1, company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_AL_ADB_PP017 - Average monthly balance already calculated: ledger &1, company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_AL_ADB_PP017 indicates that the average monthly balance has already been calculated for a specific ledger and company code. This error typically arises during the execution of the average balance calculation process in the General Ledger Accounting module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to recalculate or process the average monthly balance for a ledger and company code combination that has already been processed. This can happen if:
  
  The average monthly balance calculation has already been executed for the specified period.
  There is an attempt to run the calculation again without resetting or clearing the previous results.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Previous Calculations:
  
  Verify if the average monthly balance has already been calculated for the specified ledger and company code. You can do this by checking the relevant reports or transaction logs.
  
  
  
  Reset the Calculation:
  
  If you need to recalculate the average monthly balance, you may need to reset or delete the previous calculation results. This can typically be done using the transaction code F.01 (for financial statements) or through specific programs designed to reset average balance calculations.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Period:
  
  Ensure that you are trying to calculate the average monthly balance for the correct period. If the period has already been closed or processed, you may need to adjust your approach.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to handle average monthly balance calculations and any prerequisites that may need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the steps to take, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F.01 (Financial Statements), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items), and S_ALR_87012357 (Average Balances).
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for average balance calculations in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform balance calculations and modifications in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the GLE_AL_ADB_PP017 error and successfully manage average monthly balance calculations in SAP.