How To Fix FINS_RECON402 - &1 &2: No entry in previous G/L totals table &3 for this entry in &4

FINS_RECON402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: &1 &2: No entry in previous G/L totals table &3 for this entry in &4

What causes this issue?

For entry &V1& &V2& of table &V4& there is no entry in the previous
totals table &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_RECON402 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_RECON402 typically indicates that there is no corresponding entry in the previous General Ledger (G/L) totals table for the specified entry. This error often arises during the reconciliation process or when trying to post transactions that require reference to prior G/L totals.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the previous G/L totals table does not have an entry for the specified account or period. This can happen if:
  
  The G/L totals were not updated correctly.
  The data was not migrated properly during a system upgrade or data transfer.
  The relevant postings were deleted or not posted at all.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the system from recognizing the necessary entries.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If the posting period is closed or if there are timing discrepancies between postings, this error can occur.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Totals Table: Verify the entries in the previous G/L totals table