How To Fix FIN_FB_RECON397 - Local currency &2 in BKPF inconsistent (should be &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Local currency &2 in BKPF inconsistent (should be &3)

What causes this issue?

There are FI documents with currency keys for the local currency, which
do not match the currency setting for the company code.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON397 - Local currency &2 in BKPF inconsistent (should be &3) ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON397 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the local currency in the BKPF (Accounting Document Header) table. Specifically, the error message states that the local currency recorded in the document (denoted as &2) does not match the expected local currency (denoted as &3). This inconsistency can lead to issues in financial reporting and reconciliation.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the posting of financial documents can lead to mismatched currencies.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the company code settings or currency settings can cause discrepancies.
  Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies may arise if the local currency was not correctly mapped.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to documents or incorrect adjustments can lead to inconsistencies in currency values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Currency: Review the document in question to verify the local currency. Ensure that it matches the expected local currency for the company code.
  Review Company Code Settings: Go to the configuration settings for the company code and verify that the local currency is set correctly.
  
  Transaction Code: OBY6 (for checking company code settings).
  
  
  Correct the Document: If the document is incorrect, you may need to reverse or adjust the document to correct the local currency.
  
  Use transaction codes like FB08 (to reverse) or FB02 (to change) as appropriate.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the financial documents to identify any other inconsistencies.
  
  Transaction Code: FBRA (for resetting cleared items) or SARA (for archiving).
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team: If the issue persists, it may require a deeper investigation by the technical team or SAP support to identify any underlying issues in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FB02: Change Document
  FB08: Reverse Document
  OBY6: Company Code Settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for financial accounting to understand how local currencies are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency related to the local currency in the BKPF table.