How To Fix FIN_FB_RECON023 - (status &2): Table BSEG contains items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: (status &2): Table BSEG contains items

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON023 - (status &2): Table BSEG contains items ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON023 indicates that there are items in the BSEG table that are preventing the reconciliation process from being completed. This error typically occurs during financial reconciliation processes, such as when trying to clear or reconcile accounts in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the BSEG table, which contains line items for accounting documents, has entries that are not cleared or processed. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Open Items: There are open items in the BSEG table that have not been cleared.
  Incomplete Transactions: Transactions that were not fully processed or have errors.
  Data Integrity Issues: Issues with data integrity or inconsistencies in the accounting documents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIN_FB_RECON023 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Use transaction code FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check for open items in the relevant accounts.
  Identify any items that need to be cleared or processed.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:
  
  If there are open items that should be cleared, you can use transaction code F-32 (Clear Customer) or F-44 (Clear Vendor) to clear them.
  Ensure that all necessary documents are posted and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Logs:
  
  Check the transaction logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate why certain items are still open.
  Use transaction code SM21 (System Log) to review system logs for any related issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the financial documents using transaction code FB03 (Display Document) to ensure that all documents are complete and correct.
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to correct them manually.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate further.
  They can help analyze the database and check for any underlying issues that may not be visible through standard transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BSEG Table: This table contains line items for accounting documents and is crucial for financial reporting and reconciliation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL3N, F-32, and F-44 for managing open items.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for FIN_FB_RECON023 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the FIN_FB_RECON023 error in SAP.