How To Fix FINS_RECON452 - No entry in previous G/L totals table: &1 messages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 452

• Message text: No entry in previous G/L totals table: &1 messages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON452 - No entry in previous G/L totals table: &1 messages ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON452 indicates that there is no entry found in the previous General Ledger (G/L) totals table for the specified period or account. This error typically arises during financial reconciliation processes or when trying to access financial data that relies on historical totals.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the G/L totals for the specified period or account have not been created or updated. This can happen if the financial closing process was not completed properly.
  Incorrect Period: The error may occur if the period being referenced does not exist in the G/L totals table.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be gaps in the historical data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial module that prevent the correct totals from being generated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check G/L Totals: Verify that the G/L totals for the specified account and period exist. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., FAGLFLEXT for New G/L).
  Run Financial Closing: If the financial closing process has not been completed, ensure that it is run for the relevant periods. This will generate the necessary entries in the G/L totals table.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the financial data. Use transaction codes like FAGL_CHECK or FAGL_MAINTAIN to help with this.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the financial module to ensure that they are set up correctly for the G/L account and periods in question.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items), FAGLB03 (Display G/L Account Balances), and FAGL_FC (Financial Closing).
  Tables: Understand the structure of the G/L totals tables, such as FAGLFLEXA (for New G/L) and FAGLFLEXT (for totals).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FINS_RECON452 for any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the FINS_RECON452 error message in SAP.