How To Fix FINS_RECON168 - &1: Field &3 of BSEG does have a non initial Amount (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 168

• Message text: &1: Field &3 of BSEG does have a non initial Amount (&2)

What causes this issue?

There are entries in the table BSEG for which field &V3& is filled
although the amount is not maintained in customizing (T001A).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON168 - &1: Field &3 of BSEG does have a non initial Amount (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON168 indicates that there is an issue with the reconciliation of financial documents, specifically related to the BSEG table, which contains line item details for accounting documents. The error message states that a specific field in the BSEG table has a non-initial amount, which is causing a problem during the reconciliation process.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the financial data, such as amounts that do not match between different accounting documents or between the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
  Incomplete Document: The accounting document may not have been fully processed or may be in a state that does not allow for reconciliation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that are not aligned with the business processes or data entry practices.
  Posting Errors: Errors during the posting of transactions can lead to discrepancies in the amounts recorded in the BSEG table.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the accounting document in question. Ensure that it is complete and has been posted correctly.
  Review BSEG Entries: Use transaction codes like SE16N to view the BSEG table entries. Look for the specific field mentioned in the error message and check for any discrepancies in the amounts.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation of the accounts involved. This may involve checking the general ledger against sub-ledgers to ensure that all amounts match.
  Correct Posting Errors: If there are errors in the postings, you may need to reverse or correct the affected documents. This can be done using transaction codes like FB08 (to reverse a document) or FB01 (to post a new document).
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure they are set up correctly for your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to analyze the documents involved.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial reconciliation processes and error handling in the FI module.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP Financial Accounting for further investigation.