How To Fix FINS_RECON042 - FI-GL (New) transaction figures for &1 are inconsistent (&2/&3/&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• Message text: FI-GL (New) transaction figures for &1 are inconsistent (&2/&3/&4)

What causes this issue?

FI-GL (New) transaction figures for &V1& are inconsistent (&V2&).

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

For existing entries in table FAGLFLEXT_BCK, you can use transaction
SE16 with view FGLV_REC_N_SUM in order to analyse inconsistencies
between view FAGLFLEXT and table FAGLFLEXT_BCK: Information provided in
&V1& contains client, company code, ledger, fiscal year, account,
currency and debit credit indicator. Information provided in &V2&
contains period, profit center and segment.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON042 - FI-GL (New) transaction figures for &1 are inconsistent (&2/&3/&4) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON042 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the transaction figures for a specific account in the General Ledger (FI-GL). This error typically arises during reconciliation processes or when running reports that require consistency between different financial data sources.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries that do not match the expected figures.
  Posting Errors: Incorrect postings that have not been reversed or corrected.
  Timing Issues: Transactions that have been posted in different periods or have not been updated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the financial configuration that lead to discrepancies.
  Data Migration Issues: Problems during data migration from legacy systems to SAP.
  Parallel Accounting: Differences in figures due to different accounting principles (e.g., IFRS vs. local GAAP).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_RECON042 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Check the Account: Identify the account number (&1) mentioned in the error message and review the transaction figures for discrepancies.
  Run Reconciliation Reports: Use SAP transaction codes like FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) or FAGLB03 (G/L Account Balance Display) to analyze the account's transactions.
  Review Posting Periods: Ensure that all transactions are posted in the correct periods and that there are no open periods that should be closed.
  Correct Errors: If you find any incorrect postings, reverse or correct them as necessary.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction code FAGL_CHECK to perform a consistency check on the G/L accounts.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL3N, FAGLB03, and FAGL_CHECK for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FINS_RECON042 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial reconciliation and G/L account management for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the FINS_RECON042 error in your SAP system.