How To Fix FINS_RECON854 - ML-totals with inconsistent currencies: &1 message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 854

• Message text: ML-totals with inconsistent currencies: &1 message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON854 - ML-totals with inconsistent currencies: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON854 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the currency totals for a specific reconciliation process. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with multiple currencies in your financial documents.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there are discrepancies in the currency amounts between different line items or totals in the reconciliation process. Common causes include:
  
  Currency Mismatches: Different line items may be recorded in different currencies without proper conversion or alignment.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle multiple currencies, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect currency amounts being recorded.
  Missing Exchange Rates: If exchange rates are not maintained or updated, it can lead to inconsistencies in currency conversion.
  Posting Errors: Errors during posting transactions can lead to discrepancies in the currency totals.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_RECON854 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings in your financial documents are consistent. Verify that all relevant line items are using the same currency or that appropriate exchange rates are applied.
  
  
  Review Exchange Rates: Make sure that the exchange rates are correctly maintained in the system. You can check the exchange rate tables (e.g., TCURR) to ensure that the rates are up to date.
  
  
  Analyze Line Items: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review the line items involved in the reconciliation. Look for any discrepancies in currency amounts.
  
  
  Reconcile Manually: If necessary, manually reconcile the amounts to ensure that they match across all relevant documents.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules to ensure that they are set up to handle multiple currencies correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Run Reports: Use standard SAP reports to identify and analyze discrepancies in currency totals. Reports like F.01 (Financial Statement) or S_ALR_87012357 (Account Balances) can be helpful.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03, FBL1N, FBL3N, and FBL5N for reviewing documents and line items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FINS_RECON854 for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for financial accounting and currency management to understand best practices and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the FINS_RECON854 error in your SAP system.