How To Fix SAFT_PT_GLAVR004 - The balance should be null after year-end closing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFT_PT_GLAVR - Message Class SAF-T GL Account Validation Report

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The balance should be null after year-end closing

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The expected balance should be null after year-end closing. Either the
balance is incorrect, or you have not yet carried out year-end closing
procedures.

How to fix this error?

Please check if you have carried out year-end closing procedures for
this company code. If you have already carried out the year-end closing
procedure, you must recheck parameters or check if new postings were
made in the meantime.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFT_PT_GLAVR004 - The balance should be null after year-end closing ?

  The SAP error message SAFT_PT_GLAVR004, which states "The balance should be null after year-end closing," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's financial closing processes, particularly when dealing with the year-end closing of accounts in the General Ledger (GL). This error indicates that there are still balances in accounts that should have been cleared or set to zero after the year-end closing process.
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Transactions: There may be transactions that have not been cleared or posted correctly, leading to remaining balances in accounts that should be zero after the year-end closing.
  Incorrect Closing Procedures: The year-end closing process may not have been executed correctly, or certain steps may have been skipped.
  Open Items: There could be open items in accounts that should have been cleared during the closing process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected behavior for year-end closing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Items: Check for any open items in the accounts that are causing the balance to remain. Use transaction codes like FBL3N (Display G/L Account Line Items) to review the line items.
  Clear Transactions: If there are transactions that should have been cleared, perform the necessary clearing operations using transaction codes like F-03 (Clear G/L Account) or F-32 (Clear Customer).
  Re-run Year-End Closing: If the closing process was not executed correctly, you may need to re-run the year-end closing process. Ensure that all necessary steps are followed according to your organization's closing procedures.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to year-end closing in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly to allow for proper clearing of balances.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for year-end closing procedures to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL3N, F-03, and F-32 for managing G/L accounts and clearing items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or year-end closing processes. SAP Notes often provide specific guidance or patches for known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the year-end closing has the appropriate authorizations to perform all necessary actions.
  Testing: If possible, test the year-end closing process in a development or quality assurance environment to identify any issues before executing it in the production environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant with expertise in SAP financial processes.