How To Fix FIN_FB_RECON588 - Field OSL of FAGLFLEXA does have a non initial amount (Ledger &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Field OSL of FAGLFLEXA does have a non initial amount (Ledger &4)

What causes this issue?

There are entries in actual line item table (FAGLFLEXA) for which field
&V3& is filled although the amount is not maintained in customizing for
ledger &V4&.

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_RECON588 - Field OSL of FAGLFLEXA does have a non initial amount (Ledger &4) ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON588 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the financial data related to the ledger specified in the error message. Specifically, it points out that the field OSL (Open Item Management) in the FAGLFLEXA table has a non-initial amount, which means that there are open items that have not been cleared or reconciled.
  Cause:
  
  Open Items: The error typically arises when there are open items in the specified ledger that have not been cleared. This can happen due to various reasons, such as incomplete postings, unprocessed transactions, or errors in the reconciliation process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings that prevent proper reconciliation.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between different ledgers or between the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Items: Review the open items in the specified ledger. You can use transaction codes like FBL3N (Display G/L Account Line Items) to check for any outstanding items that need to be cleared.
  Clear Open Items: If there are open items that should be cleared, process the necessary transactions to clear them. This may involve posting payments, clearing accounts, or making adjustments as needed.
  Reconcile Accounts: Ensure that all accounts are reconciled properly. This may involve running reconciliation reports and addressing any discrepancies found.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the ledger in question. Ensure that the settings for open item management and reconciliation are correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  FAGLFLEXA Table: This table contains line item data for the new general ledger accounting in SAP. The OSL field indicates whether open item management is active for the account.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL3N, FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), and FBL5N (Customer Line Items) for checking line items.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FIN_FB_RECON588 for any known issues or fixes that may apply to your situation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FIN_FB_RECON588 error message in SAP.