How To Fix FINS_RECON_2061 - &1: Not all BKPF entries exist in ledger &3 compared to &4 for AW &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_RECON_2 - SAP S/4HANA Finance Migration: Reconciliation

• Message number: 061

• Message text: &1: Not all BKPF entries exist in ledger &3 compared to &4 for AW &2

What causes this issue?

Not all ledger-specific postings are posted from the source ledger to
the target ledger, or vice versa. In this case, there are some BKPF
postings with &V2& (AWKEY/AWTYP/AWSYS) which are posted to ledger &V4&
but not all of them are posted to ledger &V3&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON_2061 - &1: Not all BKPF entries exist in ledger &3 compared to &4 for AW &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON_2061 indicates a reconciliation issue between the General Ledger (G/L) and the sub-ledgers in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that not all entries in the BKPF (Accounting Document Header) table exist in the specified ledger for the given accounting year (AW) and periods.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Entries: There are accounting documents in the BKPF table that do not have corresponding entries in the specified ledger. This can happen if documents were posted directly to the G/L without being reflected in the sub-ledgers.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to incomplete postings, errors during data migration, or issues during the closing process.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the ledgers or the accounting principles can lead to discrepancies between the G/L and sub-ledgers.
  
  
  Period Closing: If the periods are closed in the ledger but not in the sub-ledger, this can lead to missing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the BKPF and BSEG tables for the relevant entries.
  Compare the entries in the BKPF table with those in the ledger specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Reconcile the Data:
  
  Identify the missing entries and determine why they are not present in the ledger.
  If necessary, post the missing entries to the ledger or correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the ledgers and accounting principles is correct.
  Check if the ledger settings are properly aligned with the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Check Period Closing:
  
  Verify that the periods are correctly closed in both the G/L and sub-ledgers.
  If there are discrepancies, consider reopening the periods to make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Run Reconciliation Reports:
  
  Use SAP standard reconciliation reports to identify discrepancies and missing entries.
  Transaction codes like F.01 (G/L Account Balances) or F.2 (Account Balance Display) can be helpful.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16, SE11, F.01, F.2
  Tables: BKPF (Accounting Document Header), BSEG (Accounting Document Segment)
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on financial reconciliation and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.