How To Fix FINS_RECON391 - &1: Shifted BUZEI between BSEG and NewGL Line item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 391

• Message text: &1: Shifted BUZEI between BSEG and NewGL Line item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON391 - &1: Shifted BUZEI between BSEG and NewGL Line item ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON391 indicates a discrepancy between the line item numbers (BUZEI) in the BSEG table (which stores accounting document line items) and the New General Ledger (NewGL) line items. This error typically arises during the reconciliation process when there is a mismatch in the document structure or when data has been incorrectly migrated or posted.
  Cause:
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from an older version of SAP or from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the line item numbers.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual changes to accounting documents or line items can lead to discrepancies.
  Parallel Accounting: If you are using both classic and NewGL accounting, there may be issues with how line items are recorded in each system.
  Document Splitting: If document splitting is enabled, it may cause differences in how line items are recorded between BSEG and NewGL.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Consistency: Use transaction codes like FB03 to review the accounting documents in question. Ensure that the line items in BSEG and NewGL match.
  Reconcile Data: Use the transaction F.5 (Reconcile Documents) to identify and correct discrepancies between the two tables.
  Adjust Line Items: If discrepancies are found, you may need to adjust the line items manually or through a programmatic approach, depending on the nature of the error.
  Review Migration Logs: If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration logs for any errors or warnings that could indicate what went wrong.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), F.5 (Reconcile Documents), and SE16N (Data Browser) to analyze the BSEG and NewGL tables.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on NewGL and document splitting to understand how these features interact and may lead to discrepancies.
  Testing: If changes are made to correct the issue, ensure thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FINS_RECON391 error and implement a solution to resolve it.