How To Fix GLT2204 - Balancing field "&1" in line item &2 not filled -> long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLT2 - Split processor: Evaluate control tables

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Balancing field "&1" in line item &2 not filled -> long text

What causes this issue?

An account assignment to a profitability segment was made for line item
&V2&. A profit center could not be derived for the profitability
segment. However, there is an assignment to a material &V3&.

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?

Assign a profit center to the material &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLT2204 - Balancing field "&1" in line item &2 not filled -> long text ?

  The SAP error message GLT2204 indicates that a required balancing field in a line item is not filled. This error typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with General Ledger (GL) accounts. The balancing field is essential for ensuring that the accounting entries are balanced and that all necessary information is provided for the transaction.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The required balancing field (e.g., cost center, profit center, segment, etc.) is not filled in the line item.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may require certain fields to be filled for specific types of transactions, and these fields are not being populated correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the necessary information in the transaction screen.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or user exits, they may not be populating the required fields correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GLT2204 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Line Item: Review the line item mentioned in the error message (line item &2) and ensure that all required fields, especially the balancing field (&1), are filled in correctly.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the required fields are correctly defined for the relevant transaction types. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare G/L Account Creation -> Define Account Groups and Field Status.
  
  
  
  User Input: If the error is due to user input, ensure that users are trained to fill in all necessary fields when posting transactions.
  
  
  Custom Code Review: If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly populates the required fields.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items), or FS00 (G/L Account Master Data) to investigate and correct the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on field status groups and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GLT2204 error and implement a solution to resolve it.