How To Fix FINS_RECON046 - Vendor master special G/L transaction figures for &1 are inconsistent

FINS_RECON046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Vendor 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_RECON046 - Vendor master special G/L transaction figures for &1 are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON046 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the vendor master data related to special G/L transaction figures. This typically occurs when the special G/L transactions (like down payments, guarantees, etc.) recorded in the system do not match the expected figures in the vendor master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The special G/L transaction figures in the vendor master record do not match the actual postings in the general ledger or sub-ledger.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of special G/L transactions in the system.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or postings that were not properly reflected in the vendor master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies may arise if the data was not accurately transferred.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: Review the vendor master data for the specific vendor indicated in the error message. Ensure that the special G/L transaction figures are accurate and reflect