How To Fix FINS_FI_MIG098 - asset reconciliation account &1 &2 is inconsistent in year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MIG - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Data Migration

• Message number: 098

• Message text: asset reconciliation account &1 &2 is inconsistent in year &3

What causes this issue?

The G/L total for account &V2& in company code &V1& is inconsistent in
fiscal year &V3&. There is a difference of &V4& in G/L total of account
&V2& and asset management total of this account.

System Response

The balance carry forward will exclude asset management accounts until
the balance of all asset reconciliation accounts is consistent.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MIG098 - asset reconciliation account &1 &2 is inconsistent in year &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MIG098 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the asset reconciliation account for a specific asset in a given year. This error typically arises during the migration or reconciliation process, particularly when transitioning to a new system or during year-end closing activities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The asset reconciliation account specified in the error message does not match the expected values in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the asset accounting settings.
  Data inconsistencies between the asset master records and the general ledger.
  Changes in account assignments that were not properly reflected in the asset records.
  
  
  
  Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from an older system to SAP S/4HANA or another version, there may be discrepancies in how asset data was transferred.
  
  
  Posting Errors: Incorrect postings to the asset reconciliation account can lead to inconsistencies, especially if manual adjustments were made without proper documentation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the asset reconciliation accounts in the system. Ensure that the accounts are correctly assigned to the relevant asset classes and that they are consistent across all relevant settings.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check for the asset master records and the general ledger. You can use transaction codes like ABST2 (for asset reconciliation) or S_ALR_87012086 (for asset history) to analyze the data.
  
  
  Review Migration Logs: If this error occurred during a migration process, review the migration logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the data transfer.
  
  
  Manual Adjustments: If necessary, make manual adjustments to correct any discrepancies. This may involve adjusting the asset master records or correcting postings in the general ledger.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to asset accounting and reconciliation to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  
  
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  ABST2: Asset Reconciliation
  S_ALR_87012086: Asset History Sheet
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FINS_FI_MIG098 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Asset Accounting documentation for best practices in managing asset reconciliation and ensuring data consistency.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency indicated by the error message FINS_FI_MIG098.