How To Fix 64850 - Securities account position inconsistent on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Securities account position inconsistent on &1

What causes this issue?

The securities account position (number of units or nominal amount) is
zero on the key date. However, book values and/or acquisition values
are greater than zero. An error has occurred in position management.

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?

Check the flows from the last position change in the securities
account, which reduced the position 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 carry out period-end closing for this position as long as the
securities account is inconsistent!
Notify SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64850 - Securities account position inconsistent on &1 ?

  The SAP error message "64850 Securities account position inconsistent on &1" typically indicates that there is an inconsistency in the securities account position for a specific security or investment. This can occur due to various reasons, such as data entry errors, issues during posting transactions, or discrepancies in the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when posting transactions related to securities.
  Posting Errors: Issues during the posting of transactions that may lead to inconsistencies in the securities account.
  System Errors: Bugs or issues within the SAP system that may cause discrepancies in the securities account positions.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Incomplete or incorrect master data for securities or accounts can lead to inconsistencies.
  Reconciliation Issues: Failure to reconcile securities accounts properly can lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transaction History: Review the transaction history for the specific security to identify any discrepancies or errors in postings.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation of the securities account to ensure that all transactions are correctly posted and accounted for.
  Correct Data Entry: If errors are found in data entry, correct them and re-post the transactions as necessary.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the securities and accounts is complete and accurate.
  Use SAP Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant SAP transaction codes (e.g., SE38 for report execution, or specific reports for securities) to analyze and correct the inconsistencies.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to securities management, such as:
  
  Securities Account Management: Transaction codes like "S_ALR_87012357" for account balance reports.
  Postings: Transaction codes for posting securities transactions (e.g., "FB50" for general postings).
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help files related to securities accounting for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency in the securities account position.