How To Fix FINS_RECON376 - &1: Entry in BSIK_BCK with missing archiving flag (field xarch)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 376

• Message text: &1: Entry in BSIK_BCK with missing archiving flag (field xarch)

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 archiving flag in index
table) can be found in the summary at the end of the application log
(message number 386).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON376 - &1: Entry in BSIK_BCK with missing archiving flag (field xarch) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON376 indicates that there is an issue with the archiving flag in the BSIK_BCK table, which is related to accounts payable documents. Specifically, the error suggests that there is an entry in the BSIK_BCK table that is missing the archiving flag (field xarch), which is necessary for the system to determine whether the document has been archived or not.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Archiving Flag: The primary cause of this error is that the xarch field in the BSIK_BCK table is not set for certain entries. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete archiving processes.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption.
  Manual changes to the database that bypassed standard processes.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the archiving settings, it could lead to missing flags.
  
  
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements that interact with the BSIK_BCK table may not have properly set the archiving flag.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Archiving Settings: Ensure that the archiving settings for accounts payable documents are correctly configured in your SAP system. This includes verifying that the archiving process has been executed properly.
  
  
  Run Archiving Program: If the archiving process has not been run, execute the relevant archiving program for accounts payable documents. This can typically be done through transaction code SARA.
  
  
  Update Missing Flags: If you identify specific entries in the BSIK_BCK table that are missing the archiving flag, you may need to manually update these entries. This should be done with caution and ideally under the guidance of an SAP Basis or ABAP consultant to avoid data integrity issues.
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency: Use transaction SE11 to check the structure of the BSIK_BCK table and ensure that all necessary fields are populated correctly. You may also want to run consistency checks or reports to identify any other potential issues.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BSIK_BCK Table: This table is part of the Financial Accounting (FI) module and is used to store data related to accounts payable documents.
  Archiving in SAP: Archiving is a process in SAP that allows for the removal of data from the database to improve performance and manage data growth. It is essential to ensure that archiving processes are correctly configured and executed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for managing archiving and checking table structures.
  
  Always ensure that you have proper backups and that you are following your organization's change management procedures when making changes to the database or system configurations.