How To Fix FINS_RECON179 - Amount field of BSEG_ADD is not initial: &1 message(s)

FINS_RECON179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Amount field of BSEG_ADD is not initial: &1 message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON179 - Amount field of BSEG_ADD is not initial: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON179 indicates that the amount field in the BSEG_ADD table is not initial (i.e., it contains a value), which is causing an issue during a reconciliation or posting process. This error typically arises in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with additional line items or adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-initial Amount Field: The error specifically points out that the amount field in the BSEG_ADD table is populated when it is expected to be empty (initial). This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry or processing logic that populates this field when it should not be.
  A program or user exit that incorrectly modifies the BSEG_ADD table.
  A configuration issue in the financial document processing settings.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as trying to post a document that has already been processed or has invalid entries.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the entries being made to ensure