Message type: E = Error
Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction
Message number: 173
Message text: You can only select the closing balance category
You have not chosen the balance category 'closing balance' for the
ledger item marked as relevant to risk.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Choose the 'closing balance' category for the ledger item concerned or
delete the risk-relevant indicator.
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JBDVT173
- You can only select the closing balance category ?The SAP error message JBDVT173, which states "You can only select the closing balance category," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or balance sheet processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific type of balance category to be selected, usually related to closing balances, and that other categories are not permissible in the current context.
Cause: Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected a balance category that is not allowed for the operation they are trying to perform. For example, if the system is set to only allow closing balances for a specific report or transaction, selecting an opening balance or interim balance category will trigger this error.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the types of balance categories that can be used in certain transactions or reports. Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect
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