How To Fix FINS_RECON664 - Balance is not zero (ACDOCA) in 3. freely defined currency: &1 message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Balance is not zero (ACDOCA) in 3. freely defined currency: &1 message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON664 - Balance is not zero (ACDOCA) in 3. freely defined currency: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON664 indicates that there is an imbalance in the financial data for a specific freely defined currency in the ACDOCA table (the Universal Journal). This error typically arises during the reconciliation process, where the system expects the total balance for a particular currency to be zero, but it finds discrepancies.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect postings or manual entries that do not balance out.
  Currency Conversion Issues: Problems with currency conversion rates or incorrect currency assignments in transactions.
  Incomplete Transactions: Transactions that have not been fully processed or posted.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the financial configuration that affect how balances are calculated.
  Missing or Incorrect Reconciliation Entries: Entries that should have been made to balance out the accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transactions: Check the transactions related to the freely defined currency in question. Look for any entries that may not have been posted correctly.
  Run Reconciliation Reports: Use SAP reconciliation reports to identify discrepancies. Reports like the "Balance Sheet" or "Trial Balance" can help pinpoint where the imbalance is occurring.
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings in the system are correct and that all transactions are using the appropriate currency codes.
  Adjust Entries: If you find any incorrect or missing entries, make the necessary adjustments to ensure that the balances are correct.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, review the financial configuration settings in SAP to ensure they are set up correctly for the currencies in question.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) to investigate specific entries in the ACDOCA table.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ACDOCA Table: This table is part of the Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA and contains all the line items for financial accounting.
  Freely Defined Currency: This refers to currencies that are not fixed and can be defined based on business needs, often used for reporting or specific transactions.
  Reconciliation Process: This is a critical process in financial accounting to ensure that all accounts are balanced and discrepancies are identified and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the imbalance and take corrective action to resolve the error message FINS_RECON664.