How To Fix PSM_CASH_FLOW007 - Zero balancing is not defined for characteristic &1

PSM_CASH_FLOW007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_CASH_FLOW -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Zero balancing is not defined for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

Source-based cash flow reporting does not work. Source-based cash flow
is represented by line items on the cash-relevant zero balance account.
To create these line items, zero balancing must be defined for
characteristic &v1&.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Select zero balance for the field using the Customizing activity
<LS>Define Document Splitting Characteristics for General Ledger
Accounting</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_CASH_FLOW007 - Zero balancing is not defined for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message PSM_CASH_FLOW007 indicates that zero balancing is not defined for a specific characteristic in the context of cash flow management within the Public Sector Management (PSM) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process cash flow data, but it cannot find the necessary configuration for zero balancing for the specified characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The zero balancing configuration for the specified characteristic (e.g., fund, fund center, or other relevant attributes) has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic being referenced may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the current context.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries that do not align with the defined characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings