How To Fix FIN_FB_RECON378 - Entry in FAGLBSIS 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: 378

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

What causes this issue?

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

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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2714344.</>

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_RECON378 - Entry in FAGLBSIS with missing archiving flag (field xarch) ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON378 indicates that there is an issue with the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically related to the General Ledger (G/L) and the archiving of documents. The error occurs when there is an entry in the FAGLBSIS table (which is used for storing line items for the new G/L) that is missing the archiving flag (field XARCH). This flag is important for identifying whether the data has been archived or not.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are entries in the FAGLBSIS table that do not have the archiving flag set, which can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete or incorrect archiving processes.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in the database.
  Issues during the migration from classic G/L to new G/L.
  Manual changes or updates to the database that bypassed standard processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify the archiving status of the entries in the FAGLBSIS table. You can do this by running a report or using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the table entries.
  
  
  Run Archiving Program: If you find entries that should be archived but are missing the flag, you may need to run the archiving program for the G/L. This can typically be done using transaction code SARA, where you can select the appropriate archiving object (e.g., FI_DOCUMNT for financial documents).
  
  
  Update Missing Flags: If the archiving process does not resolve the issue, you may need to manually update the missing archiving flags. This should be done with caution and ideally under the guidance of an SAP Basis or FI consultant to avoid further data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches: Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific issue. SAP frequently releases updates that fix known bugs or issues in the system.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and the nature of the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archiving), SE16 (Data Browser), and SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to archiving in the Financial Accounting module to understand the processes and requirements.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before making any changes to the database or running archiving processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FIN_FB_RECON378 error and ensure that your G/L entries are properly archived.