How To Fix FIN_FB_RECON004 - Balance in BSEG is not zero in third local currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

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

What causes this issue?

For document &V1&, third 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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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON004 - Balance in BSEG is not zero in third local currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON004 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balance of the BSEG (Document Segment) table for a specific document in the third local currency. This error typically arises during financial reconciliation processes, such as when running the balance carryforward or during the closing of financial periods.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: The balances in the third local currency may not have been correctly converted or posted, leading to a non-zero balance.
  Incomplete Transactions: There may be incomplete or unposted transactions that affect the balance in the third local currency.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual journal entries or adjustments may have been made that do not align with the expected balances.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the currency settings or in the financial document types can lead to discrepancies.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues, such as missing or incorrect entries in the BSEG table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BSEG Entries: Review the entries in the BSEG table for the specific document and check the balances in the third local currency. You can use transaction codes like SE16N to view the BSEG table.
  Reconcile Balances: Perform a reconciliation of the balances in the third local currency against the expected values. This may involve checking related accounts and transactions.
  Review Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings in the company code and the relevant financial documents are correctly configured.
  Post Missing Transactions: If there are missing transactions that should have been posted, ensure they are posted correctly.
  Run Reconciliation Programs: Use SAP reconciliation programs or reports to identify discrepancies and correct them.
  Consult with Finance Team: Work with the finance team to understand any manual adjustments that may have been made and how they impact the balances.
  Check for SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Items
  FBL5N: Customer Line Items
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on financial postings and currency handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the discrepancy in the third local currency balance.