How To Fix >3820 - Enter a reconciliation key

>3820 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Enter a reconciliation key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3820 - Enter a reconciliation key ?

  The SAP error message 3820: "Enter a reconciliation key" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts that require reconciliation, such as in the case of intercompany transactions or when posting to certain accounts that are set up for reconciliation.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system requires a reconciliation key to be entered for the transaction you are trying to process. This key is often necessary for ensuring that the financial data is accurately reconciled between different accounts or entities. The reconciliation key is used to link transactions that need to be matched or reconciled against each other.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction you are trying to post when you encounter the error. This could be a journal entry, invoice, or any other financial posting.
  
  
  Check Account Settings: Review the account settings for the account you are