How To Fix FINS_RECON_2153 - Mismatch of field BUDAT in source/target ledger: &1 messages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Mismatch of field BUDAT in source/target ledger: &1 messages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON_2153 - Mismatch of field BUDAT in source/target ledger: &1 messages ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON_2153 indicates a mismatch of the field BUDAT (Posting Date) between the source and target ledgers during a reconciliation process. This error typically arises in the context of financial document postings, especially when dealing with multiple ledgers in SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems.
  Cause:
  The mismatch can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Different Posting Dates: The posting dates in the source ledger and target ledger do not match. This can happen if documents are posted with different dates in different ledgers.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration discrepancies between the source and target ledgers, such as different fiscal year variants or posting periods.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during a system upgrade, inconsistencies in posting dates may have been introduced.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual entries or adjustments made in one ledger but not in the other can lead to mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_RECON_2153 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Dates: Review the documents in both the source and target ledgers to identify the specific documents causing the mismatch. Ensure that the posting dates (BUDAT) are consistent across both ledgers.
  
  
  Reconcile Data: If discrepancies are found, you may need to adjust the posting dates in one of the ledgers to ensure they match. This may involve reversing and re-posting documents with the correct dates.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for both ledgers. Ensure that the fiscal year variants, posting periods, and other relevant settings are aligned.
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks: Run data consistency checks or reconciliation reports to identify any other discrepancies that may exist between the ledgers.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the documents in question, or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to analyze line items.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on financial document reconciliation and ledger management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FINS_RECON_2153 error message.