How To Fix FINS_RECON044 - Customer master special G/L transaction figures for &1 are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Customer master special G/L transaction figures for &1 are inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON044 - Customer master special G/L transaction figures for &1 are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON044 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the customer master data related to special G/L transaction figures. This typically occurs during reconciliation processes or when trying to post transactions that involve special G/L indicators.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can arise from several factors, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the customer master record.
  Missing or Incorrect Special G/L Transactions: Special G/L transactions may not have been posted correctly, leading to discrepancies in the figures.
  Changes in Configuration: Changes in the configuration of special G/L accounts or customer accounts that have not been properly reflected in the master data.
  Inconsistent Data Between Modules: Discrepancies between the financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO) modules, or between different company codes.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the special G/L transaction figures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code FD03 for display).
  Verify that all relevant fields are correctly filled out, especially those related to special G/L transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Special G/L Transactions:
  
  Use transaction code FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to review the special G/L transactions for the customer in question.
  Ensure that all transactions are posted correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Run Reconciliation Reports:
  
  Use transaction code F.01 (Financial Statement) or F.13 (Automatic Clearing) to run reconciliation reports and identify discrepancies.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the balances.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for special G/L transactions in the SAP system (transaction code OBXR for special G/L indicators).
  Ensure that the settings are consistent and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to run data consistency checks and identify any inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FD03, FBL5N, F.01, F.13, and SARA.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to customer master data and special G/L transactions for a deeper understanding of the processes involved.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and edit customer master data and special G/L transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the FINS_RECON044 error message.