How To Fix GU521 - All documents balance to zero.

GU521 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 521

• Message text: All documents balance to zero.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU521 - All documents balance to zero. ?

  The SAP error message GU521, which states "All documents balance to zero," typically occurs during the posting of financial documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system has detected an imbalance in the accounting entries, meaning that the total debits do not equal the total credits for the transaction being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Account Entries: The accounts being used in the transaction may not be set up correctly, or the wrong accounts may have been selected.
  Missing Entries: One or more line items may be missing, leading to an imbalance in the total debits and credits.
  Currency Differences: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, discrepancies in currency conversion rates may lead to an imbalance.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction date, causing issues with the entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings that prevent proper balancing.
  
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