How To Fix FINS_RECON125 - Balance is not zero in transaction currency: &1 message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Balance is not zero in transaction currency: &1 message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON125 - Balance is not zero in transaction currency: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON125 indicates that there is an imbalance in the transaction currency for a specific account or set of accounts. This typically occurs during the reconciliation process, where the system expects the total debits and credits in a particular currency to balance to zero, but they do not.
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Items: There may be open items in the account that have not been cleared or settled.
  Currency Differences: Transactions may have been posted in different currencies without proper conversion or adjustments.
  Incorrect Posting: There may be incorrect or incomplete postings in the financial documents.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual entries or adjustments that do not balance can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry can result in discrepancies in the transaction currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Items: Check the account for any open items that need to be cleared. Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review the items.
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that all transactions are posted in the correct currency and that any necessary currency conversions have been applied.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation of the accounts involved to identify discrepancies. This may involve comparing the balances in the transaction currency with the balances in the local currency.
  Adjust Entries: If there are incorrect postings, make the necessary adjustments to correct the entries. This may involve reversing incorrect transactions and reposting them correctly.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with your finance or accounting team to investigate further. They may have insights into specific transactions that could be causing the imbalance.
  Use SAP Reports: Utilize SAP reports to analyze the transactions and identify where the discrepancies are occurring. Reports like S_ALR_87012357 (G/L Account Balances) can be helpful.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N, FBL3N, and FBL5N (for customer line items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for financial reconciliation processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the imbalance and take corrective action to resolve the error message FINS_RECON125.