How To Fix FINS_RECON834 - COSP_BAK differs from COSP in attrib.: &1 message(s)

FINS_RECON834 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 834

• Message text: COSP_BAK differs from COSP in attrib.: &1 message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON834 - COSP_BAK differs from COSP in attrib.: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message "FINS_RECON834 COSP_BAK differs from COSP in attrib.: &1 message(s)" typically indicates a discrepancy between the data in the COSP (CO Object: Cost Line Items) table and the COSP_BAK (Backup of CO Object: Cost Line Items) table. This error is often encountered during reconciliation processes in SAP, particularly in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The primary cause of this error is that the data in the COSP_BAK table does not match the corresponding records in the COSP table. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual changes to the COSP table that were not reflected in the COSP_BAK table.
  Issues during data migration or system upgrades.
  Incomplete or failed postings that left the tables in an inconsistent state.
  
  
  
  Custom Developments: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate CO data, they might inadvertently cause inconsistencies.
  
  
  System Errors: Bugs or errors in the SAP system