How To Fix FH251 - Inconsistency between systems in consolidation

FH251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Inconsistency between systems in consolidation

What causes this issue?

When sending G/L account data by means of ALE, there is an
inconsistency between the sending and the receiving systems concerning
consolidation.
For this reason, the G/L account data sent cannot be posted in the
receiving system.

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?

You must make sure that the corporate charts of accounts for the charts
of accounts in question are the same in both systems. To do this, you
must run a comparison of the control data in table T004.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH251 - Inconsistency between systems in consolidation ?

  The SAP error message FH251, which indicates "Inconsistency between systems in consolidation," typically arises in the context of SAP Financial Consolidation or SAP S/4HANA Finance when there are discrepancies in the data between different systems or instances involved in the consolidation process. This can occur due to various reasons, such as data not being synchronized, missing entries, or incorrect configurations.
  Causes of FH251 Error
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: The data in the source systems may not be synchronized with the consolidation system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing entries or incorrect data in the source systems that are required for consolidation.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the consolidation configuration can lead to inconsistencies.
  Timing Issues: If data is being updated in one system but not in another, it can lead to temporary inconsistencies.
  Intercompany Transactions: Issues with intercompany transactions not being properly eliminated or recorded can also trigger this error.
  
  Solutions to FH251