How To Fix GZ812 - Classification key BIL not defined for translation diff. prev. year

GZ812 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Classification key BIL not defined for translation diff. prev. year

What causes this issue?

The assignment classification key BIL used in version &V1& for the
<DS:GLOS.selected_item>selected item</> 'unappropriated retained
earnings from the previous year' is missing.
This setting is necessary for posting the balance sheet
<DS:GLOS.currency_translation_difference>currency translation
difference</> from the previous year during
<DS:GLOS.currency_translation>currency translation</>, and should be
made separately according to debit/credit indicator.

System Response

Termination

How to fix this error?

Define this classification key in the Implementation Guide in the
chapter concerning selected items.

<DS:TRAN.OCBF>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ812 - Classification key BIL not defined for translation diff. prev. year ?

  The SAP error message GZ812, which states "Classification key BIL not defined for translation diff. prev. year," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting and translation differences in SAP. This error is related to the classification key used for handling translation differences in financial statements, particularly when dealing with foreign currency translations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification Key: The classification key "BIL" (which stands for "Balance") is not defined in the system for handling translation differences from the previous year.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Financial Accounting (FI) module where the classification keys for translation differences are not properly set up.
  Data Migration or Upgrade Issues: If the system has recently undergone a migration or upgrade, certain settings may not have been carried over or properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Classification Key:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Translation Differences > Define