How To Fix IDCMLHU108 - Balance sheet key date is greater than BS preparation date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCMLHU - Loans Management Localization for Hungary

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Balance sheet key date is greater than BS preparation date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCMLHU108 - Balance sheet key date is greater than BS preparation date ?

  The SAP error message IDCMLHU108 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the balance sheet key date and the balance sheet preparation date. Specifically, the balance sheet key date (the date for which the balance sheet is being prepared) is later than the balance sheet preparation date (the date on which the balance sheet is being generated). This situation is not valid because the key date should not be after the preparation date.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the balance sheet key date as a date that is later than the preparation date.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the dates to be misaligned.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the balance sheet key date and the balance sheet preparation date. Ensure that the key date is not later than the preparation date.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Verify the dates entered in the fields.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If the key date is indeed later than the preparation date, correct it to a valid date that is on or before the preparation date.
  
  Update the balance sheet key date to a valid date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the dates are being set automatically, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the configuration related to balance sheet preparation.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary corrections, re-run the balance sheet preparation process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on balance sheet preparation and date handling.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F.01 (Financial Statements) or S_ALR_87012284 (Balance Sheet) to access balance sheet reports.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to modify the dates in the system.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the dates and configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDCMLHU108 error and successfully prepare the balance sheet.