How To Fix GZ820 - Bal.sheet/income stmt bal. & in unit of measure &. This entry is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Bal.sheet/income stmt bal. & in unit of measure &. This entry is invalid.

What causes this issue?

The document cannot be posted because this would lead to a balance
other than zero for the balance sheet and/or income statement items
that are posted to.
Postings to <DS:GLOS.financial_statement_item>FS items</> in the
<DS:GLOS.balance_sheet>balance sheet</> or
<DS:GLOS.income_statement>income statement</> must always be offset so
that both financial statments balance to zero.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Correct the amounts for the balance sheet and income statement items.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ820 - Bal.sheet/income stmt bal. & in unit of measure &. This entry is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message GZ820 typically indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balance sheet or income statement entries, particularly related to the unit of measure. This error can occur during various financial processes, such as posting journal entries, running financial reports, or during the closing process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The entry may be using a unit of measure that is not valid for the account or transaction type.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, there may be issues with how the currency conversion is handled.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the financial reporting requirements.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to invalid entries being posted.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like account definitions or unit of measure settings) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Unit of Measure: Verify that the unit of measure used in the transaction is valid for the account being posted to. Ensure that it is correctly defined in the system.
  Review Currency Settings: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, check the currency settings and ensure that the conversion rates are correctly maintained.
  Validate Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to financial reporting and ensure they are set up correctly.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual entry, correct the entries and re-attempt the posting.
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is in place and correctly configured. This includes checking the account settings and unit of measure definitions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transactions like FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to see the entries that are causing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error GZ820 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GZ820 error and implement the necessary corrections.