How To Fix EQ297 - Specify a reconciliation key for G/L accounting

EQ297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EQ - Cross-IS-U functions

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Specify a reconciliation key for G/L accounting

What causes this issue?

You must specify a
<DS:GLOS.35718D8986C2223AE10000009B38F984>reconciliation key</> for
certain move-in or move-out actions (such as final billing, or
posting/reversing documents from contract accounts receivable and
payable).

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?

Enter a reconciliation key. If this is not possible, contact your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In certain situations (such as the automatic reversal of invoice
documents in move-in or move-out) it is not possible to enter a
reconciliation key manually. For this reason, you should use one of the
following two options to determine a reconciliation key:
Define rules for default values in <DS:CHAP._FICABFDP_RK>Customizing</>
Use <DS:TRAN.FQEVENTS>event 1113</> from contract accounts receivable
and payable.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EQ297 - Specify a reconciliation key for G/L accounting ?

  The SAP error message EQ297, which states "Specify a reconciliation key for G/L accounting," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the reconciliation between Asset Accounting and General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error indicates that a reconciliation key has not been specified for the asset, which is necessary for proper integration between the two modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reconciliation Key: The asset master record does not have a reconciliation key defined. The reconciliation key is essential for linking the asset to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a reconciliation key.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the asset master record, the reconciliation key may not have been entered or was incorrectly entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Record (Transaction Code: AS02 or AS03).
  Verify