How To Fix 1I146 - No reconciliation key exisits on &2 for bank area &1 and process &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 146

• Message text: No reconciliation key exisits on &2 for bank area &1 and process &3

What causes this issue?

No reconciliation key exists for bank area &v1& and process &v3&(&v4&)
on &v2&. Reconciliation keys have to be open during external data
transfer, for the duration of the transfer, for the update and transfer
to the general ledger. Refer to the <DS:TX.BKK_GL_OLD_DATAS>general
information</> on external data transfer.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I146 - No reconciliation key exisits on &2 for bank area &1 and process &3 ?

  The SAP error message 1I146 indicates that there is no reconciliation key available for a specific bank area and process. This error typically occurs in the context of bank accounting or financial transactions where reconciliation is necessary.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Reconciliation Key: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a reconciliation key for the specified bank area and process. This could be due to:
  
  The reconciliation key not being created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect configuration settings in the bank accounting module.
  Data inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Bank Area or Process: The error may also arise if the bank area or process specified in the transaction is incorrect or does not match the existing configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the bank area and process in the SAP system. Ensure that the reconciliation keys are properly defined and assigned.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module) and check the settings for bank accounting.
  
  
  
  Create/Reassign Reconciliation Key:
  
  If the reconciliation key is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through the transaction codes related to bank accounting configuration (e.g., OBYA for bank area settings).
  Ensure that the reconciliation key is correctly assigned to the relevant bank area and process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the bank accounting data. This may involve running specific reports or using transaction codes that help identify inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring bank accounting and reconciliation keys.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system version and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBYA: Configuration for bank area.
  FBZP: Payment program configuration.
  FBL1N: Vendor line item display (to check for related transactions).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify bank accounting settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.