How To Fix FINS_RECON001 - &1: Balance in BSEG is not zero in transaction currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_RECON - SAP S/4HANA Finance Migration: Reconciliation

• Message number: 001

• Message text: &1: Balance in BSEG is not zero in transaction currency &2

What causes this issue?

You have performed a reconciliation after data migration to <LS>SAP
Accounting powered by SAP HANA</>. For document &V1& , transaction
currency &V2&, the balance is not zero:
Sum of debit amounts: &V3& &V2&
Sum of credit amounts: &V4& &V2&

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON001 - &1: Balance in BSEG is not zero in transaction currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON001 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balance of the BSEG (Accounting Document Segment) table for a specific transaction currency. This error typically arises during the reconciliation process, where the system expects the balance to be zero but finds that it is not.
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Items: There may be open items in the accounts that have not been cleared or settled.
  Incorrect Posting: There could be incorrect or incomplete postings in the accounting documents that lead to a non-zero balance.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are transactions involving multiple currencies, discrepancies may arise due to conversion rates or incorrect currency postings.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to the accounts may not have been properly reflected in the BSEG table.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues due to system errors, incomplete transactions, or issues during data migration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Items: Check for any open items in the relevant accounts. Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to identify any uncleared items.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation of the accounts involved to ensure that all transactions are accounted for and that there are no discrepancies.
  Check Document Flow: Use transaction FB03 to review the document flow for the relevant accounting documents to ensure that all related documents are properly posted and cleared.
  Adjust Postings: If incorrect postings are identified, make the necessary adjustments to correct the entries. This may involve reversing incorrect entries and re-posting them correctly.
  Run Reports: Utilize SAP reports such as S_ALR_87012357 (G/L Account Balances) to analyze balances and identify discrepancies.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that all transactions are correctly recorded and that there are no outstanding issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBRA (Reset Cleared Items), FBL1N, FBL3N, and FB03 for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to financial accounting and reconciliation processes for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it. If the issue remains unresolved, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.