How To Fix FINS_RECON821 - No entry in COBK for COEP for document: &1 message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: No entry in COBK for COEP for document: &1 message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON821 - No entry in COBK for COEP for document: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON821 indicates that there is no entry in the COBK table for the COEP table for a specific document. This typically occurs in the context of financial reconciliation processes, particularly when dealing with controlling (CO) documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Entry: The document referenced in the error message does not have a corresponding entry in the COBK table, which contains header data for CO documents.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete postings or errors during document creation.
  Document Deletion: The document might have been deleted or not posted correctly, leading to a lack of corresponding entries in the necessary tables.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the controlling module that prevent the proper creation of entries in the COBK table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify if the document number mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB03 for financial documents).
  Repost the Document: If the document is missing or was not posted correctly, you may need to repost it to ensure that all necessary entries are created in both COBK and COEP tables.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like KAH3 (for CO document consistency) or KOB1 (for CO document line items) to check for inconsistencies and rectify them.
  Check for Deletions: Investigate if the document was deleted and if so, determine if it needs to be recreated.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the controlling module are correct and that all necessary settings for document postings are in place.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  COBK Table: This table contains the header data for CO documents, including document number, fiscal year, and other key information.
  COEP Table: This table contains line item data for CO documents, detailing the individual postings related to each document.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to CO and financial postings, such as FB03, KOB1, KAH3, and KSB1.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.