How To Fix EPIC_BRS011 - Selected amounts not equal for open items of bank statement and G/L acc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_BRS - Message Class for EPIC BRS

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Selected amounts not equal for open items of bank statement and G/L acc.

What causes this issue?

You cannot save the business reconciliation statement because the
amounts that you selected for clearing do not match on the open items of
bank statement side and the open items for G/L account side.

System Response

The system does not allow you to save data.

How to fix this error?

Check your selection of open items for clearing and make sure that the
selected amounts match on the open items of bank statement and open
items of G/L account sides.

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_BRS011 - Selected amounts not equal for open items of bank statement and G/L acc. ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_BRS011 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the amounts in the open items of a bank statement and the corresponding General Ledger (G/L) account. This typically occurs during the bank reconciliation process when the system detects that the total amounts do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the amounts entered in either the bank statement or the G/L account.
  Timing Differences: Transactions may have been recorded in the G/L account but not yet reflected in the bank statement, or vice versa.
  Missing Transactions: Some transactions may not have been posted to the G/L account or the bank statement.
  Currency Differences: If the bank statement and G/L account are in different currencies, conversion issues may lead to discrepancies.
  Clearing Issues: Open items may not have been cleared properly, leading to mismatched amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Amounts: Check the amounts in both the bank statement and the G/L account to ensure they match.
  Review Open Items: Look at the open items in both the bank statement and the G/L account to identify any discrepancies.
  Check for Missing Transactions: Ensure that all relevant transactions have been posted correctly in both the bank statement and the G/L account.
  Currency Conversion: If applicable, ensure that currency conversions are correctly applied and that amounts are comparable.
  Clear Open Items: If there are open items that should be cleared, perform the necessary clearing transactions to reconcile the amounts.
  Consult Logs: Review any logs or reports generated during the reconciliation process for additional insights into the discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FF67 (for manual bank statement entry) or FBL3N (for G/L account line items) to investigate further.
  Bank Reconciliation Process: Familiarize yourself with the bank reconciliation process in SAP, including how to handle open items and clearing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to bank reconciliation and the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on bank statement processing and reconciliation.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting and bank reconciliation processes.