How To Fix FB605 - Check totals error in a section of the input file

FB605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Check totals error in a section of the input file

What causes this issue?

One of the sections of the input file contains an incorrect check
total.

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the input data:
The following data was read:
- number of bank transactions per section,, &V1&
- total amount per section,,&V2&
The following check totals were calculated:
- number of bank transactions per section,, &V3&
- total amount per section,,&V4&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB605 - Check totals error in a section of the input file ?

  The SAP error message FB605, which indicates a "Check totals error in a section of the input file," typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, particularly when uploading data through tools like the SAP LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or when using batch input sessions. This error suggests that there is a discrepancy in the totals of the data being processed.
  Causes of FB605 Error
  
  
  Mismatch in Totals: The most common cause is that the total amounts in the input file do not match the expected totals. This can happen if:
  
  There are missing entries.
  There are duplicate entries.
  The amounts are incorrectly calculated.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The input file may have incorrect formatting, such as:
  
  Incorrect decimal places.
  Wrong data types (e.g., text instead of numeric).
  
  
  
  Validation Rules: The data being uploaded may not meet certain validation rules set in the SAP system, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial