How To Fix FIN_FB_RECON168 - Field &3 of BSEG does have a non initial Amount (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Field &3 of BSEG does have a non initial Amount (&2)

What causes this issue?

There are entries in the table BSEG for which field &V3& is filled
although the amount is not maintained in customizing (T001A).

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?

For more information, see
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON168 - Field &3 of BSEG does have a non initial Amount (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON168 indicates that there is an issue with the financial document in the BSEG table, specifically related to a field that is expected to be empty or initialized but contains a non-initial amount. This error typically arises during the reconciliation process or when trying to post a financial document.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-initial Amount: The error suggests that a specific field (denoted as &3 in the message) in the BSEG table has a non-initial amount (denoted as &2). This could happen if there are inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as:
  
  Incorrectly configured posting rules.
  Manual entries that do not conform to expected formats.
  Data corruption or inconsistencies in the financial documents.
  
  
  
  Posting Logic: The posting logic may expect certain fields to be empty or initialized for specific types of transactions, and if they are not, it triggers this error.
  
  
  Document Type or Status: The document type or status may not allow for certain fields to have values, leading to this error when trying to process or reconcile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Document: Review the financial document that is causing the error. Look at the specific field indicated by &3 and verify why it has a non-initial amount. 
  
  
  Correct the Data: If the field should indeed be empty, correct the data entry or configuration that led to this situation. This may involve:
  
  Adjusting the document to remove the non-initial amount.
  Ensuring that the posting rules are correctly set up to allow for the expected values.
  
  
  
  Reconcile the Data: If this error occurs during reconciliation, ensure that all related documents are correctly posted and that there are no discrepancies in the amounts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or updates that address the underlying issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BSEG Table: This table contains line item data for accounting documents in SAP. Understanding its structure and the significance of each field can help in troubleshooting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB03 for displaying documents, FB02 for changing documents) to analyze the documents in question.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly those related to document types and posting rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FIN_FB_RECON168 error and implement a solution to resolve it.