How To Fix FINS_RECON142 - FI-GL (New) transaction figures inconsistent: &1 message(s)

FINS_RECON142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 142

• Message text: FI-GL (New) transaction figures inconsistent: &1 message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON142 - FI-GL (New) transaction figures inconsistent: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON142 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the transaction figures for the Financial Accounting (FI) General Ledger (GL). This error typically arises during reconciliation processes, where the system checks for discrepancies between different financial documents or accounts.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect postings or manual entries that do not match the expected figures.
  Missing or Incorrect Document Postings: Transactions that have not been posted correctly or are missing altogether.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system that affect how transactions are recorded or reported.
  Timing Issues: Transactions that are posted in different periods or have not been updated in real-time.
  Integration Issues: Problems with data transfer between different modules (e.g., FI and CO) or external systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_RECON142 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Analyze the Error Message: Check the details of the error message, including the number of messages indicated by &1. This