How To Fix KO115 - Balance of & is not zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Balance of & is not zero

What causes this issue?

The balance on object &V1& is not zero. That is, there are still costs
on the object.

System Response

The object cannot be closed and the deletion flag must not be set.

How to fix this error?

Settle the object before you close it or set the deletion flag.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO115 - Balance of & is not zero ?

  The SAP error message KO115, which states "Balance of & is not zero," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other cost objects. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balance of the specified cost object, meaning that the total debits do not equal the total credits, resulting in a non-zero balance.
  Causes:
  
  Unsettled Costs: Costs associated with an internal order or cost object have not been settled properly.
  Incorrect Posting: There may be incorrect or incomplete postings to the cost object, leading to an imbalance.
  Open Items: There could be open items in the system that have not been cleared or processed.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections may have been made that did not balance out.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the cost object itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Settlements: Ensure that all costs have been settled correctly. Use transaction codes like KO88 (Order Settlement) to settle any outstanding costs.
  Review Postings: Analyze the postings to the cost object using transaction codes like KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items) to identify any discrepancies.
  Clear Open Items: If there are open items, clear them using appropriate transactions (e.g., F-32 for clearing customer items).
  Adjust Manual Entries: If manual adjustments were made, review and correct them to ensure that they balance.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the controlling area and cost object settings are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KO88 (Order Settlement), KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items), and KOB2 (Order: Plan/Actual Comparison).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on internal orders and cost accounting for best practices in managing cost objects.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform the necessary actions to resolve the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KO115 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.