How To Fix J3688 - Balances mode for & converted from insert to change

J3688 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Balances mode for & converted from insert to change

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to create daily balances for &V1& for account &V3&
(company code &V2&). However, daily balances already exist for this
date. The mode was changed from 'create' to 'change' because the
transfer was started with check level '2'.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3688 - Balances mode for & converted from insert to change ?

  The SAP error message J3688, which states "Balances mode for & converted from insert to change," typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. This message indicates that there is an issue with the way balances are being processed during a data migration or conversion process, particularly when moving from one system to another or during a system upgrade.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: The error often arises during the migration of financial data, where the system expects certain balances to be inserted but finds that they need to be changed instead. This can happen if the data being imported does not match the expected format or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the G/L accounts or the migration process may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how balances are handled.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the source