How To Fix EPIC_BRS004 - BRS amount incorrect; currency of some postings to G/L acct &1 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_BRS - Message Class for EPIC BRS

• Message number: 004

• Message text: BRS amount incorrect; currency of some postings to G/L acct &1 invalid

What causes this issue?

You want to create a business reconciliation statement. However, the
system has determined that at least one of the open items that meets
your selection criteria does not have a valid document currency for the
G/L account to which it is posted.

System Response

The system notifies you that the document currency is incorrect and that
the amount displayed for the bank reconciliation statement is
consequently incorrect.

How to fix this error?

Check the documents posted to this G/L account and make the necessary
changes. Then recreate the bank reconciliation statement.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_BRS004 - BRS amount incorrect; currency of some postings to G/L acct &1 invalid ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_BRS004 indicates that there is an issue with the bank reconciliation process, specifically that the amount posted to the General Ledger (G/L) account is incorrect due to an invalid currency for some postings. This error typically arises during the bank reconciliation process when the system detects discrepancies between the bank statement and the G/L account.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The currency of the bank statement does not match the currency of the G/L account. For example, if the bank statement is in USD but the G/L account is set up for EUR, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The G/L account may not be configured to accept the currency of the postings being made.
  Posting Errors: There may be manual postings or automated postings that have been made to the G/L account with an incorrect currency.
  Bank Statement Format: The format of the bank statement may not be compatible with the expected currency settings in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings: Verify the currency settings for the G/L account in question. Ensure that the G/L account is set up to accept the currency of the bank statement.
  
  Go to the G/L account master data and check the currency field.
  
  
  
  Review Bank Statement: Check the bank statement for any discrepancies in currency. Ensure that the currency used in the bank statement matches the currency of the G/L account.
  
  
  Adjust Postings: If there are incorrect postings, you may need to reverse or adjust those postings to ensure that they are in the correct currency.
  
  Use transaction codes like FB08 (Reverse Document) or FB02 (Change Document) to make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Bank Statement Processing: If the issue persists, review the configuration of the bank statement processing in SAP. Ensure that the settings align with the currency requirements.
  
  Check the configuration in transaction code OBBA (for bank statement processing) and ensure that the currency settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling bank reconciliation errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Items
  OBBA: Bank Statement Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to bank reconciliation errors that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user performing the reconciliation has the necessary authorizations to view and modify G/L accounts and bank statements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.