How To Fix FINS_RECON338 - &1:Open item in BSEG_ADD, missing in FAGLBSIS_BCK, avail. in FAGLBSAS_BCK

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 338

• Message text: &1:Open item in BSEG_ADD, missing in FAGLBSIS_BCK, avail. in FAGLBSAS_BCK

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Details about this issue (possible missing clearing information) can be
found in the summary at the end of the application log (message number
348).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON338 - &1:Open item in BSEG_ADD, missing in FAGLBSIS_BCK, avail. in FAGLBSAS_BCK ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON338 indicates a reconciliation issue between the General Ledger (G/L) and the sub-ledgers. Specifically, it points out that there is an open item in the BSEG_ADD table that is missing in the FAGLBSIS_BCK table but is available in the FAGLBSAS_BCK table. This typically occurs in the context of the New General Ledger (New G/L) accounting in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The primary cause of this error is a data inconsistency between the tables involved. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete postings.
  Issues during the migration from classic G/L to New G/L.
  Manual adjustments or corrections that were not properly reflected in all relevant tables.
  Data corruption or inconsistencies due to system errors or interruptions during processing.
  
  
  
  Open Items: The open item in the BSEG_ADD table indicates that there are transactions that have not been cleared or settled, which should ideally have corresponding entries in the FAGLBSIS_BCK table.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Open Items: Use transaction codes like FB03 to review the open items in the BSEG_ADD table. Identify the specific entries that are causing the issue.
  
  
  Reconcile the Tables: 
  
  Use the transaction FAGL_RECON to perform a reconciliation between the G/L and the sub-ledgers. This transaction can help identify discrepancies and provide options to correct them.
  You may also need to run the program FAGL_RECONCILIATION to check for inconsistencies and attempt to correct them.
  
  
  
  Analyze the FAGLBSIS_BCK and FAGLBSAS_BCK Tables: 
  
  Check the entries in both FAGLBSIS_BCK and FAGLBSAS_BCK to understand why the open item is missing in FAGLBSIS_BCK.
  If necessary, you may need to manually adjust or post missing entries to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Engage with SAP Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed guidance based on your specific system configuration and data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FAGL_RECON: G/L Account Reconciliation
  SE16N: Data Browser for table analysis
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to New G/L accounting and reconciliation processes to better understand the underlying mechanisms.
  Testing: Always perform any corrective actions in a test environment before applying them in production to avoid further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the FINS_RECON338 error message.