How To Fix FINS_RECON_2157 - Mismatch of field LIFNR 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: 157

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON_2157 - Mismatch of field LIFNR in source/target ledger: &1 messages ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON_2157 indicates a mismatch of the field LIFNR (Vendor Account Number) between the source and target ledgers during a reconciliation process. This error typically arises in the context of financial reconciliation, particularly when dealing with data migration or integration between different ledgers in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is that the vendor account numbers (LIFNR) in the source ledger do not match those in the target ledger. This can happen due to:
  
  Data entry errors.
  Differences in vendor master data between the two ledgers.
  Changes in vendor account numbers that were not synchronized across ledgers.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration discrepancies in the financial settings or in the way the ledgers are set up.
  
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not exist in the target ledger, leading to a mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Data Verification:
  
  Check the vendor account numbers in both the source and target ledgers to ensure they match.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the vendor master data tables (e.g., LFA1) and compare the entries.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Vendor Data:
  
  If discrepancies are found, update the vendor master data in either the source or target ledger to ensure consistency.
  If a vendor account number has changed, ensure that the new number is reflected in both ledgers.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for both ledgers to ensure they are aligned and that there are no discrepancies in the setup.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Tools:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, ensure that the migration tools or scripts are correctly mapping the vendor account numbers between the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and SE16 (Data Browser) for checking vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FINS_RECON_2157 error and implement a solution to resolve the mismatch of the LIFNR field between the source and target ledgers.