How To Fix FINS_RECON794 - &1: Entry in original table ANEK with field BUDAT = 00.00.000

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 794

• Message text: &1: Entry in original table ANEK with field BUDAT = 00.00.000

What causes this issue?

Data records with <AB>BUDAT</> = 00.00.0000 exist in table <AB>ANEK</> (
<LS>Asset Accounting document header</>).

System Response

The system checks whether data records exist in table <AB>ANEK</> in
which the field <AB>BUDAT</> (posting date) has <ZH>no</> entry.
If this is the case, as here, an error message is issued.

How to fix this error?

You must adjust the affected data records <ZH>before</> the data
migration. Otherwise you will trigger error message <AB>FINS_RECON 561
</> (<LS>&1: Posting period for line item is initial (ACDOCA)</>).
To add the required data before executing the document migration, use
the adjustment program in SAP Note 2209958.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON794 - &1: Entry in original table ANEK with field BUDAT = 00.00.000 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON794 indicates that there is an issue with the entries in the asset accounting tables, specifically the table ANEK. The error message states that there is an entry with a field BUDAT (posting date) that is set to an invalid date format (00.00.0000). This typically occurs during reconciliation processes or when trying to post transactions related to asset accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is an entry in the ANEK table with a posting date (BUDAT) that is not valid. The date "00.00.0000" is not a valid date and can occur due to data corruption, incorrect data entry, or issues during data migration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were manual entries that did not adhere to the date format, this could lead to such errors.
  System Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings in the asset accounting module may lead to incorrect postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Invalid Entry: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the ANEK table and search for entries with the BUDAT field set to "00.00.0000". You can run a query to find these entries:
  SELECT * FROM ANEK WHERE BUDAT = '00000000'.
  
  Correct the Invalid Date: Once you identify the invalid entries, you will need to correct them. This may involve:
  
  Updating the BUDAT field to a valid date.
  Deleting the invalid entries if they are not needed.
  Consulting with your finance team to ensure that the correct dates are used.
  
  
  Check for Other Related Issues: After correcting the invalid entries, check if there are any other related issues in the asset accounting module that may need attention.
  Run Reconciliation Again: After making the necessary corrections, attempt to run the reconciliation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as:
  
  SE16: Data Browser for table entries.
  SE11: Data Dictionary for table definitions.
  S_ALR_87012086: Asset History Sheet for reviewing asset transactions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for FINS_RECON794 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Asset Accounting to understand the implications of the BUDAT field and how it affects financial postings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.