Symptom
Error "Posting is only possible with a zero balance; correct document" occurs when uploading file in app Upload Customer Open Items.
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Environment
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Reproducing the Issue
- Navigate to the app Upload Customer Open Items.
- Upload the file containing customer invoices.
- The error message "Posting is only possible with a zero balance; correct document" occurs.
Cause
The sum of all item amounts does not equal the gross invoice amount.
Resolution
In the Item Amount field, enter the amount to be posted to the G/L account in the invoice currency.
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If you enter a tax amount manually in the header, ensure that the sum of item amounts for all G/L account items equals the gross invoice amount minus the tax amount.
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If you do not enter a tax amount manually in the header, ensure that the sum of item amounts for all G/L account items equals the gross invoice amount.
The Tax Amount field is hidden by default in the Header Data section. For more information, see Hidden Fields in the Template.
Detailed information is available on the SAP Help Portal Upload Customer Open Items.
See Also
Keywords
Posting is only possible with a zero balance, Posting error, Zero balance, Correct document, Upload Customer Open Items, Tax amount, Gross invoice amount, G/L account items, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, Item Amount, Default Fields in the Template. , KBA , FI-FIO-AR-2CL , Fiori UI for Accounts Receivable (Public Cloud) , Problem
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