How To Fix P4105 - You cannot delete the old balance until &1

P4105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P4 - IS-PS: Cash Accounting

• Message number: 105

• Message text: You cannot delete the old balance until &1

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P4105 - Details

• The SAP error message P4105, which states "You cannot delete the old balance until &1," typically occurs in the context of managing balances in SAP, particularly in modules related to financial accounting or controlling. This error indicates that there is a restriction preventing the deletion of an old balance due to certain conditions that must be met first.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Open Transactions: There are open transactions or postings that are linked to the old balance you are trying to delete.
  Period Lock: The financial period may be locked, preventing any changes to balances.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the old balance that need to be resolved before deletion can occur.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may prevent the deletion of old balances.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the P4105 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Transactions: Review any open transactions or postings that may