How To Fix FINS_RECON126 - Balance is not zero in local currency: &1 message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 126

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON126 - Balance is not zero in local currency: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON126 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balance of accounts in local currency, meaning that the total debits do not equal the total credits for a particular account or set of accounts. This error typically arises during the reconciliation process, where the system checks that all transactions are balanced.
  Causes:
  
  Unposted Transactions: There may be transactions that have not been posted correctly or are still in a pending state.
  Incorrect Journal Entries: Manual entries may have been made incorrectly, leading to an imbalance.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If transactions involve multiple currencies, conversion rates may not have been applied correctly.
  Clearing Issues: Transactions that should have been cleared may still be open, causing discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry can lead to incorrect balances.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the financial configuration can lead to imbalances.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Transactions: Check the relevant accounts for any unposted or incorrectly posted transactions. Ensure that all transactions are posted correctly.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a detailed reconciliation of the accounts involved to identify discrepancies. This may involve comparing the balances in SAP with external records.
  Check Clearing Accounts: Ensure that all clearing accounts have been properly cleared and that there are no outstanding items.
  Correct Journal Entries: If incorrect entries are found, reverse or adjust them as necessary to bring the accounts back into balance.
  Run Reports: Use SAP reports (like the FBL3N for G/L accounts) to analyze the transactions and identify where the imbalance is occurring.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the financial settings are correct and that there are no underlying configuration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL3N (Display G/L Account Line Items), FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), and FBL5N (Customer Line Items) to analyze account balances.
  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.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FINS_RECON126 error and implement a solution to resolve the balance discrepancy.