How To Fix FINS_RECON386 - Entry in BSIK_BCK without BKPF and no archiving flag: &1 message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Entry in BSIK_BCK without BKPF and no archiving flag: &1 message(s)

What causes this issue?

There are line items in the index table BSIK_BCK without header
information in table BKPF which are not marked as partially archived
(field xarch) in the index table BSIK_BCK.

System Response

The system informs about this inconsistency which has to be corrected in
your productive system before starting the data migration.

How to fix this error?

This inconsistency can be corrected by program 'FIN_CORR_MIG_ERROR_SFIN'
in the original source system (i. e. your productive system):
If you want to correct inconsistencies concerning missing archiving
information found in migration to S/4HANA Finance, then you have to
start program FIN_CORR_MIG_ERROR_SFIN in the original source system. The
inconsistencies which have to be corrected are determined by a RFC-call
from the original source system to this system. For more information,
read the program documentation of program FIN_CORR_MIG_ERROR_SFIN in the
original source system.
This procedure of correction in the original source system will ensure
that these inconsistencies will not occur in future test migrations any
more.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON386 - Entry in BSIK_BCK without BKPF and no archiving flag: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON386 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the financial documents related to the BSIK_BCK table. Specifically, it means that there are entries in the BSIK_BCK table (which is used for open items in accounts payable) that do not have a corresponding entry in the BKPF table (the accounting document header table) and that the archiving flag is not set.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: This error typically arises due to data inconsistencies, possibly caused by:
  
  Manual deletions or modifications of accounting documents.
  Issues during data migration or system upgrades.
  Incomplete or failed archiving processes.
  Errors during the posting of documents.
  
  
  
  Missing Entries: The entries in BSIK_BCK are expected to have corresponding entries in BKPF. If they do not, it indicates that the system is referencing a document that does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Missing Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the BSIK_BCK and BKPF tables.
  Identify the entries in BSIK_BCK that do not have corresponding entries in BKPF.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Data:
  
  Investigate why the entries are missing. This may involve checking logs or reviewing recent changes in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct the Inconsistencies:
  
  If the missing documents should exist, you may need to recreate them or restore them from a backup.
  If the entries in BSIK_BCK are no longer needed, you may consider deleting them, but ensure that this is compliant with your organization's data management policies.
  
  
  
  Archiving:
  
  If the entries are old and should be archived, ensure that the archiving process is correctly configured and executed.
  Use transaction SARA to manage archiving processes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling similar issues.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction FBRA (Reset Cleared Items) or FBV0 (Post Document) to help identify and correct inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BSIK_BCK Table: This table contains open items for accounts payable.
  BKPF Table: This table contains the header data for accounting documents.
  Archiving: Proper archiving processes are crucial for maintaining data integrity and performance in SAP systems.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Always ensure that you have proper backups and follow your organization's change management procedures when making changes to the database or correcting inconsistencies.