How To Fix FINS_RECON601 - Balance is not zero (ACDOCA) in document currency: &1 message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Balance is not zero (ACDOCA) in document currency: &1 message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON601 - Balance is not zero (ACDOCA) in document currency: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON601 indicates that there is an imbalance in the financial documents recorded in the ACDOCA table (the Universal Journal) for a specific document currency. This typically occurs during the reconciliation process when the system expects the total debits to equal the total credits for a given document or set of documents, but finds that they do not.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect postings or manual entries that do not balance.
  Incomplete Transactions: Transactions that were not fully processed or posted.
  Currency Conversion Issues: Problems arising from currency conversion rates that may not have been applied correctly.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the financial configuration that affect how transactions are recorded.
  Missing or Incorrectly Posted Documents: Related documents that should have been posted but were not, or were posted incorrectly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Document Entries: Check the specific document(s) mentioned in the error message. Look for any discrepancies in the debit and credit amounts.
  Reconcile Transactions: Ensure that all related transactions are posted correctly and that they balance out.
  Check Currency Settings: Verify that the currency conversion rates are set correctly and that they are applied to all relevant transactions.
  Use SAP Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the document details and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) to analyze the line items for discrepancies.
  Run Reconciliation Reports: Use SAP reports to identify imbalances in accounts and rectify them.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the issue persists, consult with your finance team or SAP support for further investigation and resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ACDOCA Table: This table contains all the line items for financial postings in the Universal Journal. Understanding its structure can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for financial reporting and reconciliation, such as FAGLB03 (Display G/L Account Balance) and FAGLL03 (Display G/L Account Line Items).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on financial postings and reconciliation processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the imbalance and take corrective action to resolve the error.