How To Fix FIN_FB_RECON376 - Entry in BSIK with missing archiving flag (field xarch)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Entry in BSIK with missing archiving flag (field xarch)

What causes this issue?

There are line items in the index table BSIK without header information
in table BKPF which are not marked as partially archived (field xarch)
in the index table BSIK.

System Response

The system informs about this inconsistency which must be corrected in
your productive system before starting the data migration.

How to fix this error?

For more information, see
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Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON376 - Entry in BSIK with missing archiving flag (field xarch) ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON376 indicates that there is an entry in the BSIK (Accounting Document Segment) table that is missing the archiving flag (field XARCH). This typically occurs during processes that involve data archiving or reconciliation, where the system expects certain entries to have been archived or flagged accordingly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archiving Flag: The primary cause of this error is that the XARCH field, which indicates whether an entry has been archived, is not set for certain entries in the BSIK table.
  Data Inconsistency: This can happen due to inconsistencies in the data, possibly caused by incomplete archiving processes or manual data manipulation.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration of the archiving settings in the SAP system can also lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify the archiving status of the entries in the BSIK table. You can do this by running a report or transaction that checks the archiving status.
  Run Archiving Jobs: If the entries are supposed to be archived, ensure that the relevant archiving jobs have been executed successfully. You can check the job logs for any errors.
  Manual Update: If you find that certain entries should have the archiving flag set but do not, you may need to manually update the XARCH field. However, this should be done with caution and ideally under the guidance of your SAP Basis or ABAP team.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to perform a consistency check on the archiving process and ensure that all relevant entries are correctly archived.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing archiving processes.
  SE16N: To view and analyze the BSIK table.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data archiving and the BSIK table to understand the implications of the archiving flag.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it affects critical business processes.
  
  Preventive Measures:
  
  Regularly monitor and maintain the archiving processes to ensure that all relevant data is archived correctly.
  Implement checks and balances in your data management processes to prevent manual errors that could lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIN_FB_RECON376 error and ensure that your SAP system maintains data integrity regarding archiving.