How To Fix FINS_RECON_2162 - Mismatch of amount field in source/target ledger in BSEG: &1 messages

FINS_RECON_2162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_RECON_2162 - Mismatch of amount field in source/target ledger in BSEG: &1 messages ?

  The SAP error message FINS_RECON_2162 indicates a mismatch of the amount field in the source and target ledgers in the BSEG (Accounting Document Segment) table. This error typically arises during the reconciliation process between different ledgers, such as when trying to post or reconcile financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  The mismatch can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Currency Differences: If the source and target ledgers are in different currencies, discrepancies may arise due to exchange rate differences.
  Posting Errors: Manual errors during posting can lead to incorrect amounts being recorded in either the source or target ledger.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the ledgers or the reconciliation process can lead to mismatches.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies in the amounts can occur.
  Document Splitting: If document splitting is enabled, it may lead to differences in how amounts are recorded in different ledgers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_RECON_2162 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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