How To Fix FINS_RECON678 - Inconsistency of open item flag between BSEG and SKB1: &1 message(s)

FINS_RECON678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Inconsistency of open item flag between BSEG and SKB1: &1 message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON678 - Inconsistency of open item flag between BSEG and SKB1: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON678 indicates an inconsistency between the open item flag in the BSEG (Accounting Document Segment) table and the SKB1 (G/L Account Master Data) table. This inconsistency can occur when the open item status of a G/L account does not match the status of the corresponding line items in the accounting documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause is a mismatch between the open item status in the BSEG table and the SKB1 table. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual changes to the G/L account settings.
  Data migration issues where the open item status was not correctly updated.
  Incorrect postings or adjustments that did not properly update the open item status.
  System errors or bugs during processing.
  
  
  
  Custom Developments: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate financial data, they might not be updating the open item status correctly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_RECON678 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Analyze the Inconsistency:
  
  Use transaction codes