How To Fix FIN_FB_RECON002 - Balance in BSEG is not zero in local currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_FB_RECON - Conversion to S/4HANA: Reconciliation

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Balance in BSEG is not zero in local currency &2

What causes this issue?

For document &V1&, local currency &V2&, the balance is not zero:
Sum of debit amounts: &V3& &V2&
Sum of credit amounts: &V4& &V2&

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON002 - Balance in BSEG is not zero in local currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON002 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balance of the BSEG (Document Segment) table for a specific document. The message states that the balance is not zero in the local currency, which means that there are open items or unbalanced transactions that need to be addressed.
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Items: There may be open items in the accounts that have not been cleared or settled.
  Incorrect Posting: Transactions may have been posted incorrectly, leading to an imbalance in the accounts.
  Currency Differences: If there are transactions involving multiple currencies, discrepancies may arise due to exchange rate differences.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections may have been made that did not balance out.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry can lead to incorrect amounts being posted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Items: Check the open items in the relevant accounts using transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to identify any uncleared items.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation of the accounts involved to ensure that all transactions are accounted for and that there are no discrepancies.
  Correct Posting Errors: If incorrect postings are identified, reverse or adjust the entries as necessary to ensure that the balances are correct.
  Clear Open Items: If there are legitimate open items that need to be cleared, process the necessary transactions to clear them.
  Check for Currency Issues: If currency differences are suspected, review the exchange rates used and ensure that they are correct.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with your finance or accounting team for further investigation and resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for reviewing and managing financial documents, such as FB03 (Display Document), FBRA (Reset Cleared Items), and F-03 (Clear G/L Account).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on handling financial discrepancies and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.