How To Fix GLT1600 - Not possible to select open item management; zero balance not selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLT1 - Split processor: Maintain control tables

• Message number: 600

• Message text: Not possible to select open item management; zero balance not selected

What causes this issue?

You have selected open item management for at least one account
assignment object. However, you have <ZH>not</> selected <LS>Create Zero
Balance for Account Assignment Object</> for the same account assignment
object. This is not permitted.

System Response

You cannot save this setting.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following options:
Select <LS>Create Zero Balance for Account Assignment Object</> for the
account assignment object.
Remove the selection for open item management.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLT1600 - Not possible to select open item management; zero balance not selected ?

  The SAP error message GLT1600, which states "Not possible to select open item management; zero balance not selected," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires open item management, but the system is unable to process it due to the configuration of the account or the selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The account you are trying to post to may not be set up for open item management. Open item management is usually required for accounts that need to track individual items (like customer or vendor accounts).
  Zero Balance Selection: The error indicates that the system is expecting a zero balance for the open item management, but it is not able to find it. This can happen if the account has a non-zero balance or if the selection criteria do not match the expected conditions.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible