How To Fix GZ821 - Entry cannot be posted: B/S or I/S balance of & in currency &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Entry cannot be posted: B/S or I/S balance of & in currency &

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ821 - Entry cannot be posted: B/S or I/S balance of & in currency & ?

  The SAP error message GZ821 indicates that there is an issue with posting a transaction due to a balance discrepancy in the balance sheet (B/S) or income statement (I/S) for a specific account in a particular currency. This error typically arises when the system detects that the balance of the specified account does not match the expected balance, which can prevent the posting from being completed.
  Causes of Error GZ821
  
  Currency Mismatch: The transaction being posted may involve a currency that does not match the currency of the account being posted to.
  Incorrect Account Configuration: The account may not be properly configured for the type of transaction being posted.
  Unbalanced Transactions: There may be unbalanced entries in the accounting records, leading to discrepancies in the balance sheet or income statement.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction date, leading to balance discrepancies.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to the account balances may not have been properly reflected in the system.
  
  Solutions to Error GZ821
  
  Check Account Balances: Review the balances of the account in question to ensure they are correct. Use transaction codes like FS10N (Display Account Balance) to verify balances.
  Verify Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings for the account and the transaction match. If necessary, convert the transaction amount to the correct currency.
  Review Configuration: Check the account configuration in the SAP system to ensure it is set up correctly for the type of transactions being posted.
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the date of the transaction. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  Reconcile Accounts: If there are discrepancies, perform a reconciliation of the accounts to identify and correct any unbalanced entries.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with your finance or accounting team to investigate any manual adjustments or corrections that may have been made.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), FBL3N (Display G/L Account Line Items), and FS00 (G/L Account Master Data) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on handling balance discrepancies and posting errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GZ821 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.