How To Fix 64840 - Position for CoCd &1, ID no. &2, sec. acct &3 inconsistent on &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Position for CoCd &1, ID no. &2, sec. acct &3 inconsistent on &4

What causes this issue?

The securities account position of security ID number &V3& is
inconsistent in company code &V1&, securities account &V2&, on key date
&V4&.

How to fix this error?

Check the flows that last affected the position in the securities
account and which reduced it to zero on the key date. Are the amounts
in foreign and local currency correct? Are the flows generated by the
system correct?
Do not perform period-end closing for this position if the securities
account position is inconsistent.
Notify SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64840 - Position for CoCd &1, ID no. &2, sec. acct &3 inconsistent on &4 ?

  The SAP error message 64840 indicates an inconsistency in the configuration of a secondary account in the context of a company code (CoCd) and an ID number. This error typically arises during financial transactions or postings when the system detects that the specified secondary account does not align with the expected configuration for the given company code and ID.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The secondary account may not be properly configured in the system for the specified company code.
  Missing Master Data: The account may not exist in the master data for the company code or may not be assigned correctly.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings related to the account, such as account type, account group, or other related configurations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the account settings that were not addressed during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and verify the configuration of the secondary account for the specified company code.
  Ensure that the account is set up correctly and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the account exists in the master data for the specified company code.
  Check if the account is assigned to the correct account group and has the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings in transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the secondary account is allowed for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check if there are any inconsistencies in the posting periods or other related settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to error message 64840 for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: FS00 (G/L Account Master Record), OBY6 (Company Code Global Settings), OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message 64840 in SAP.