How To Fix FINS_RECON898 - ANEK-XANTEI has not been set to '5' for statistical doc.: &1 message(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 898

• Message text: ANEK-XANTEI has not been set to '5' for statistical doc.: &1 message(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON898 - ANEK-XANTEI has not been set to '5' for statistical doc.: &1 message(s) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON898 indicates that the field ANEK-XANTEI (which is related to the statistical document) has not been set to '5'. This typically occurs in the context of financial reconciliation processes, particularly when dealing with statistical postings in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a specific value in the ANEK-XANTEI field for statistical documents, but it finds that the value is not set to '5'. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for statistical documents may not be properly set up.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with how the data is being entered or processed in the system.
  Missing Customization: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly implemented.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for financial accounting and check the settings related to statistical documents.
  Ensure that the settings for the XANTEI field are correctly defined to allow for the value '5'.
  
  
  
  Review Document Posting:
  
  Review the document that is causing the error. Check if the document type and the associated settings are correct.
  Ensure that the document is being posted correctly and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to see where the value for ANEK-XANTEI is being set and why it is not being set to '5'.
  Look for any custom code or user exits that might be affecting the value.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transactions like FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry) or FB01 (Post Document) to see how documents are being posted.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FINS_RECON898 for any known issues or fixes.
  Field Documentation: Look into the data dictionary (SE11) for the ANEK table to understand the significance of the XANTEI field and its possible values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.