How To Fix FINS_RECON034 - Check customizing for migration of balances started at &2 and ended at &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Check customizing for migration of balances started at &2 and ended at &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON034 - Check customizing for migration of balances started at &2 and ended at &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON034 typically occurs during the migration of balances in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the customizing settings related to the migration of balances for a specific period.
  Cause:
  The error message FINS_RECON034 is triggered when the system detects inconsistencies or missing configurations in the customizing settings for the migration of balances. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The settings for the migration of balances may not be properly configured in the system.
  Period Settings: The specified start and end periods for the migration may not align with the defined fiscal year or periods in the system.
  Missing Configuration: Required configuration for the migration process may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the migration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_RECON034 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for balance migration.
  Ensure that the settings for the migration of balances are correctly configured, including the fiscal year, periods, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Period Settings:
  
  Check the start and end periods specified in the migration process. Ensure that they are valid and correspond to the fiscal year settings in the system.
  Make sure that the periods are open for posting in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the migration process are in place. This may include settings for account types, reconciliation accounts, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user performing the migration has the necessary authorizations to execute the migration process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the migration of balances for any specific requirements or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the customizing settings, perform a test migration to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to balance migration, such as FB50 (General Ledger), F-02 (Post Document), and others that may be relevant to your migration process.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FINS_RECON034 error message in your SAP system.