How To Fix FINS_RECON002 - &1: Balance in BSEG is not zero in local currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 002

• Message text: &1: Balance in BSEG is not zero in local 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&, local 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_RECON002 - &1: Balance in BSEG is not zero in local currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON002 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balance of the BSEG (Accounting Document Segment) table for a specific document. The message states that the balance is not zero in the specified local currency, which means that there are open items or unbalanced transactions that need to be addressed.
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Items: There may be open items in the accounts that have not been cleared or settled.
  Incorrect Posting: Transactions may have been posted incorrectly, leading to an imbalance in the accounts.
  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 may have been made that did not properly balance the accounts.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues due to system errors or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  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 outstanding items.
  Clear Open Items: If there are open items, clear them using the appropriate clearing transactions (e.g., F-32 for customer clearing, F-44 for vendor clearing).
  Check Document Entries: Review the accounting documents related to the error. Use transaction code FB03 to display the document and verify the entries.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation of the accounts involved to ensure that all transactions are accounted for and balanced.
  Adjust Incorrect Postings: If you find incorrect postings, make the necessary adjustments or corrections to ensure that the accounts balance.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your finance or accounting team for further investigation and assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and F-32 (Clear Customer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any errors or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed procedures on handling accounting discrepancies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FINS_RECON002 error message.