How To Fix FINS_RECON398 - &1: Second local currency &2 in BKPF inconsistent (should be &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 398

• Message text: &1: Second local currency &2 in BKPF inconsistent (should be &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON398 - &1: Second local currency &2 in BKPF inconsistent (should be &3) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON398 indicates an inconsistency in the second local currency in the BKPF (Accounting Document Header) table. This error typically arises during financial postings or when running reports that involve currency conversion or reconciliation processes.
  Cause:
  The error message states that the second local currency (denoted as &2) in the BKPF table is inconsistent with what it should be (denoted as &3). This inconsistency can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings for currency types in the company code may not be correctly configured.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during a system upgrade, inconsistencies may have been introduced.
  Manual Data Entry Errors: Incorrect manual entries in financial documents can lead to mismatches in currency settings.
  Changes in Currency Settings: Changes made to the currency settings after documents have been posted can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for your company code and verify the settings for local currencies. Ensure that the second local currency is correctly defined.
  Transaction code: OB22 (for checking currency settings).
  
  
  
  Review the Document:
  
  Identify the specific document causing the error. You can use transaction code FB03 to display the document and check the currency fields.
  Ensure that the second local currency is populated correctly and matches the expected value.
  
  
  
  Correct the Inconsistency:
  
  If you find that the second local currency is incorrect, you may need to adjust the document. This can involve reversing the document and reposting it with the correct currency settings.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code FB02 to change the document if the system allows it.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for your financial documents. This can help identify other potential inconsistencies in the system.
  Transaction code: SACF (for consistency checks).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Engage with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), and OB22 (Define Currency Types).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and currency settings for a deeper understanding of how local currencies are managed in SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the posting process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency related to the second local currency in the BKPF table.