How To Fix IDSAU308 - All starting group balances for year &2 are zero

IDSAU308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDSAU - Localization Saudi Arabia

• Message number: 308

• Message text: All starting group balances for year &2 are zero

What causes this issue?

All starting balances in the table <NP>IDSAU_TD_D_AGTL </>(<ZK>Asset
Group Totals</>) in company code &V1& and fiscal year &V2& are zero. You
can specify starting balances using transaction <NP>IDSAU_TD_MAIN </>(
<ZK>Tax Depreciation of Fixed Assets (KSA)</>).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDSAU308 - All starting group balances for year &2 are zero ?

  The SAP error message IDSAU308, which states "All starting group balances for year &2 are zero," typically occurs in the context of group reporting or consolidation processes within SAP. This message indicates that the system has detected that there are no starting balances for the specified year, which can hinder the consolidation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there are no financial data entries for the specified year in the relevant ledgers or accounts.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the group reporting or consolidation might not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of balances.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may have been issues during the data transfer or extraction process from the source systems to the consolidation system.
  Period Closure: The financial periods may not be properly closed or opened, leading to discrepancies in the balances.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entries: Verify that there are indeed financial entries for the specified year