How To Fix FINS_RECON679 - Inconsistency of open item flag between SKB1 and BSEG_ADD: &1 message(s)

FINS_RECON679 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 679

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON679 - Inconsistency of open item flag between SKB1 and BSEG_ADD: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON679 indicates an inconsistency between the open item flag in the SKB1 (G/L Account Master Data) and BSEG_ADD (Additional Document Segment) tables. 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 document segment.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause is a mismatch between the open item flag in the G/L account master data (SKB1) and the line items in the BSEG_ADD table. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual changes to the G/L account settings.
  Data migration or upload errors.
  Incomplete or incorrect postings that did not update both tables correctly.
  
  
  
  Custom Developments: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate financial data, they might not be updating the open item status correctly.
  
  
  System Upgrades or Patches: Sometimes, inconsistencies can arise after system upgrades or patches if the data migration processes are not handled properly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data