How To Fix FINS_RECON169 - &1: Field &3 of BSEG_ADD 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: 169

• Message text: &1: Field &3 of BSEG_ADD 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).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON169 - &1: Field &3 of BSEG_ADD does have a non initial Amount (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON169 indicates that there is an issue with the reconciliation of financial documents, specifically related to the BSEG_ADD table, which is used for additional line item data in financial accounting. The error message states that a specific field in the BSEG_ADD 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 between the amounts in the BSEG (line item) and BSEG_ADD (additional line item data) tables. This can happen if there are manual adjustments or if data was not properly updated during a transaction.
  Incomplete Document Processing: If a financial document was not fully processed or if there are missing entries, it can lead to discrepancies in the amounts.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements that manipulate financial data, they may inadvertently lead to this error if not properly coded.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the BSEG and BSEG_ADD Tables:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE16N to view the entries in the BSEG and BSEG_ADD tables.
  Look for the specific document number and check the amounts in both tables to identify discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Document Flow:
  
  Use transaction code FB03 to display the document and check the line items for any inconsistencies.
  Ensure that all related documents (e.g., invoices, payments) are correctly posted and balanced.
  
  
  
  Reconcile the Amounts:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you may need to adjust the entries manually or through the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., FB02 for changing documents).
  Ensure that all amounts are correctly reflected in both BSEG and BSEG_ADD.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure it is not causing the issue. You may need to involve your ABAP team for this.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this specific error message. There may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the reconciliation process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), and SE16/SE16N (Data Browser).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and reconciliation processes for further insights.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.