How To Fix FIN_FB_RECON169 - Field &3 of BSEG_ADD 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: 169

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

What causes this issue?

There are entries in the table BSEG_ADD 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_RECON169 - Field &3 of BSEG_ADD does have a non initial Amount (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON169 indicates that there is an issue with the field in the BSEG_ADD table, specifically that a certain field (denoted as &3) has a non-initial amount (denoted as &2). This typically occurs during the reconciliation process in financial accounting, particularly when dealing with document postings or adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-initial Amount: The error suggests that the specified field in the BSEG_ADD table contains a value that is not zero or empty when it is expected to be. This could happen if there are discrepancies in the data being processed, such as:
  
  Incorrectly posted documents.
  Incomplete or erroneous data entries.
  Issues with the configuration of the financial document types or posting rules.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies between the amounts in the BSEG (document segment) and BSEG_ADD (additional document segment) tables, leading to this error during reconciliation.
  
  
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that manipulate the data during posting or reconciliation, they might inadvertently lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Data: Review the entries in the BSEG and BSEG_ADD tables for the specific document that is causing the error. Look for any discrepancies in the amounts.
  
  
  Correct the Entries: If you find that there are incorrect or unexpected values in the BSEG_ADD table, you may need to correct these entries. This could involve:
  
  Adjusting the amounts in the relevant documents.
  Reposting the documents if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to financial postings and document types to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes:
  
  Validating the posting rules.
  Ensuring that the document types are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the data is being incorrectly set or manipulated.
  
  
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant transaction codes or document numbers.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FB02 (Change Document) to review the documents in question.
  Tables: Familiarize yourself with the BSEG and BSEG_ADD tables, as well as any related tables that may impact financial postings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FIN_FB_RECON169 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.