How To Fix >U231 - Balance <> 0 for document &1 in reconciliation key &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Balance <> 0 for document &1 in reconciliation key &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U231 - Balance <> 0 for document &1 in reconciliation key &2 ?

  The SAP error message U231: Balance <> 0 for document &1 in reconciliation key &2 typically occurs during the reconciliation process in financial accounting. This error indicates that there is an imbalance in the reconciliation key, meaning that the total debits do not equal the total credits for the specified document.
  Causes:
  
  Unmatched Transactions: There may be transactions that have not been properly matched or cleared, leading to an imbalance.
  Incorrect Posting: There could be incorrect postings in the document that do not align with the expected balances.
  Open Items: There may be open items in the reconciliation key that have not been cleared.
  Currency Differences: If transactions involve multiple currencies, discrepancies may arise due to exchange rate differences.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections may have been made that did not maintain the balance.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review the Document: Check the document specified in the error message to identify any discrepancies in the postings.
  Clear Open Items: Use transaction codes like F-03 (Clear G/L Account) or F-32 (Clear Customer) to clear any open items that may be causing the imbalance.
  Reconcile Transactions: Ensure that all related transactions are properly matched and reconciled. This may involve reviewing related documents and postings.
  Check for Manual Adjustments: If manual adjustments were made, verify that they were done correctly and that they maintain the balance.
  Use Reports: Utilize SAP reports such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to analyze the transactions related to the reconciliation key.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with your finance team or SAP support for further investigation and resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for clearing and reconciliation, such as F-03, F-32, FBRA (Reset Cleared Items), and FB05 (Post with Clearing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for reconciliation processes and best practices to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.