How To Fix FINS_RECON106 - &1: Vendor master special G/L transaction figures (LFC3) inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 106

• Message text: &1: Vendor master special G/L transaction figures (LFC3) inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON106 - &1: Vendor master special G/L transaction figures (LFC3) inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON106 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the vendor master special G/L transaction figures, specifically when dealing with special G/L transactions (like down payments or guarantees) in the context of the vendor master data. This error typically arises during reconciliation processes or when trying to post transactions related to vendors.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entries in the vendor master record.
  Missing or Incorrect Special G/L Indicators: The special G/L indicators may not be set correctly in the vendor master or in the related accounting documents.
  Inconsistent Balances: The balances in the vendor account may not match the balances in the special G/L accounts due to manual adjustments or incorrect postings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of special G/L transactions in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_RECON106 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify that all relevant fields, especially those related to special G/L transactions, are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Special G/L Transactions:
  
  Use transaction code FBL1N to review the vendor line items and check for any discrepancies in special G/L transactions.
  Ensure that the special G/L indicators are correctly assigned and that the transactions are posted correctly.
  
  
  
  Run Reconciliation Reports:
  
  Use transaction code F.01 or F.13 to run reconciliation reports for the vendor accounts and special G/L accounts to identify inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Adjust Balances:
  
  If discrepancies are found, you may need to make adjustments to the vendor account or the special G/L account to ensure that the balances match.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings for special G/L transactions and ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to FINS_RECON106.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), XK03 (Display Vendor), and F.13 (Automatic Clearing).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on special G/L transactions and vendor master data management for best practices.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the FINS_RECON106 error.