How To Fix FINS_RECON801 - Balance in CO line item differs in transact. currency: &1 message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Balance in CO line item differs in transact. currency: &1 message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON801 - Balance in CO line item differs in transact. currency: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON801 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balance of a CO (Controlling) line item when compared to the transaction currency. This error typically arises during reconciliation processes or when trying to post or display CO line items.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Differences: The most common cause of this error is that the amounts in the controlling area do not match the amounts in the transaction currency due to currency conversion issues or incorrect exchange rates.
  Posting Errors: There may have been incorrect postings in the CO module that do not align with the financial accounting (FI) postings.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data between CO and FI can lead to this error, especially if there have been manual adjustments or corrections.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the controlling area or currency settings can also lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Currency Settings: Verify the currency settings in the controlling area and ensure that the exchange rates are correctly maintained in the system.
  Review Line Items: Analyze the specific line items that are causing the error. You can use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items) to review the details.
  Reconcile CO and FI: Ensure that the balances in the CO module match those in the FI module. This may involve running reconciliation reports or using transaction codes like S_ALR_87013611 (Cost Centers: Actual/Plan/Variance) to identify discrepancies.
  Adjust Postings: If there are incorrect postings, you may need to reverse or adjust them to ensure that the balances align.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for specific guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for CO and FI, such as KSB1, KOB1, FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and correct CO and FI postings.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the balances are now consistent.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FINS_RECON801 error and implement a solution to resolve it.