How To Fix FINS_RECON517 - &1: Mismatch of Field &2 between NewGL line item (&3) and BKPF/BSEG (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 517

• Message text: &1: Mismatch of Field &2 between NewGL line item (&3) and BKPF/BSEG (&4)

What causes this issue?

This check compares field from entry view (BKPF, BSEG or BSEG_ADD) and
the NewGL line items (like FAGLFLEXA). The field &V2& differs. It is
&V3& in the NewGL line item and &V4& in either BKPF or BSEG
respectivelyBSEG_ADD.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON517 - &1: Mismatch of Field &2 between NewGL line item (&3) and BKPF/BSEG (&4) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON517 indicates a mismatch between the fields in the New General Ledger (NewGL) line item and the corresponding entries in the BKPF (Accounting Document Header) and BSEG (Accounting Document Segment) tables. This error typically arises during reconciliation processes or when trying to post documents that involve both NewGL and classic GL.
  
  Cause:
  The mismatch can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the NewGL line items and the classic GL tables (BKPF/BSEG). This can happen if there were manual changes or if data was not properly migrated during a system upgrade or conversion.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the NewGL or classic GL can lead to discrepancies in how data is stored or processed.
  
  
  Document Splitting: If document splitting is enabled, there may be issues with how the splitting is handled, leading to mismatches in the fields.
  
  
  Custom Developments: Any custom programs