How To Fix FINS_RECON684 - Invalid entries in field XLGCLR of BSEG: &1 message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Invalid entries in field XLGCLR of BSEG: &1 message(s)

&Diagnosis&
There are line items in table BSEG which contain "/" or "\" in field
clearing specific to ledger groups (XLGCLR). The clearing specific to
ledger group field is a field which should only contain "X" or " ".

System Response

The system informs about this inconsistency which has to be corrected in
your productive system before starting the data migration.

How to fix this error?

This inconsistency can be corrected by program 'FIN_CORR_MIG_ERROR_SFIN'
in the original source system (i. e. your productive system):
If you want to correct inconsistencies concerning this field found in
migration to S/4HANA Finance, then you have to start program
FIN_CORR_MIG_ERROR_SFIN in the original source system. The
inconsistencies which have to be corrected are determined by a RFC-call
from the original source system to this system. For more information,
read the program documentation of program FIN_CORR_MIG_ERROR_SFIN in
theoriginal source system. This procedure of correction in the original
source system will ensure that these inconsistencies will not occur in
future test migrations any more.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON684 - Invalid entries in field XLGCLR of BSEG: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON684 indicates that there are invalid entries in the field XLGCLR of the table BSEG. This error typically arises during financial reconciliation processes, particularly when dealing with clearing documents or postings that involve multiple line items.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Clearing Document: The clearing document referenced in the XLGCLR field may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as mismatched entries between the clearing document and the line items in BSEG.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings related to document clearing or financial postings may be incorrect.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate BSEG or clearing documents, they may introduce errors.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Clearing Document: Verify that the clearing document referenced in the XLGCLR field exists and is valid. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N, FBL5N) to see if the document is present.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction code SE16N to view the BSEG table and check for any inconsistencies. Look for entries with the same clearing document and ensure they are correctly linked.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP standard reports or transaction codes (like FBRA for reversing documents) to check for inconsistencies in financial documents and clear them if necessary.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to document clearing in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Ensure that all settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  Debug Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure it is not causing the issue. Debugging may be necessary to identify the root cause.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BSEG Table: This table contains line item data for accounting documents in SAP.
  XLGCLR Field: This field is used to store the clearing document number associated with the line items.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FINS_RECON684 error message.