How To Fix FINS_RECON186 - CoCd &1: Check NewGL Balances started at &2 and ended at &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 186

• Message text: CoCd &1: Check NewGL Balances started at &2 and ended at &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON186 - CoCd &1: Check NewGL Balances started at &2 and ended at &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON186 typically indicates an issue with the reconciliation of New General Ledger (NewGL) balances in a specific company code (CoCd). This error message suggests that there is a discrepancy in the balances that were checked during a reconciliation process, which started at a certain date and ended at another date.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the financial data between the NewGL and the classic General Ledger (if applicable).
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Transactions may be missing or incorrectly posted, leading to discrepancies in the balances.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the NewGL setup can lead to reconciliation issues.
  Period Closing Issues: If the periods are not closed properly, it can lead to discrepancies in the balances.
  Customizations or Enhancements: Any custom code or enhancements that affect the posting logic may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) or FAGLB03 (Display G/L Account Balances) to check for inconsistencies in the balances.
  Reconcile Balances: Perform a reconciliation of the balances between the NewGL and the classic GL (if applicable) to identify discrepancies.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for NewGL in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Analyze Period Closing: Ensure that all periods are closed properly and that there are no open items that should have been cleared.
  Run Reconciliation Reports: Use the standard SAP reconciliation reports to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Engage Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider engaging SAP support or a technical consultant to analyze the problem further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL3N, FAGLB03, FAGLBALN, and FINS_RECON for reconciliation tasks.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to NewGL and reconciliation processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FINS_RECON186 error and implement a solution to resolve it.