How To Fix 1I879 - Reconciliation only possible for same GL variants - difference in var. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Reconciliation only possible for same GL variants - difference in var. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I879 - Reconciliation only possible for same GL variants - difference in var. &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1I879 indicates that there is a reconciliation issue due to differences in General Ledger (GL) variants. This error typically arises when you attempt to reconcile accounts that are set up with different GL variants, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to perform a reconciliation between accounts that have different GL variants.
  The GL accounts involved in the reconciliation process are configured with different settings or variants, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check GL Variants:
  
  Verify the GL variants assigned to the accounts you are trying to reconcile. You can do this by navigating to the GL account master data in SAP.
  Ensure that both accounts have the same GL variant.
  
  
  
  Adjust GL Variants:
  
  If the accounts have different GL variants, you may need to change the variant of one of the accounts to match the other. This can be done in the account master data settings.
  
  
  
  Reconcile with Same Variants:
  
  Ensure that any reconciliation activities are performed only between accounts that share the same GL variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on GL variants and reconciliation processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  GL Variants: In SAP, GL variants are used to define how financial data is displayed and processed. They can include settings for fiscal year, currency, and other parameters.
  Reconciliation Process: The reconciliation process in SAP is crucial for ensuring that financial data is accurate and consistent across different accounts and periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (to display/change GL account master data) and FBL3N (to display GL account line items) for troubleshooting.
  
  By ensuring that the GL accounts involved in the reconciliation have the same variant, you should be able to resolve the error message 1I879.