How To Fix FIRU_FSTMNT013 - Values of items &1 prev.year(&3) and &2 ret.profit/unc.loss(&4) not equal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIRU_FSTMNT - Financial Statetment Russia S/4HANA

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Values of items &1 prev.year(&3) and &2 ret.profit/unc.loss(&4) not equal

What causes this issue?

Amount for previous year for Balance Sheet line item 1370 is not equal
to amount of Retained Profit/Uncovered Loss for Statement of Changes in
Equity line item 3200.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check your documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIRU_FSTMNT013 - Values of items &1 prev.year(&3) and &2 ret.profit/unc.loss(&4) not equal ?

  The SAP error message FIRU_FSTMNT013 indicates a discrepancy between the values of items from the previous year and the retained profit or unallocated loss for the current year. This error typically arises during the financial statement preparation or when performing year-end closing activities in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The values for the previous year's items and the retained earnings or unallocated losses for the current year do not match. This could be due to incorrect postings, adjustments, or data entry errors.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of financial statements or the way the retained earnings account is set up.
  Missing Year-End Closing Activities: If the year-end closing processes were not completed correctly, it could lead to discrepancies in the financial data.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments made to financial statements or accounts without proper documentation or reconciliation can lead to mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  
  Reconcile Accounts: Check the accounts involved in the error message. Ensure that the values for the previous year and the retained earnings/unallocated losses are reconciled and match.
  Review Year-End Closing: Ensure that all year-end closing activities have been performed correctly. This includes checking for any unposted transactions or adjustments that may affect the balances.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for financial statements and retained earnings accounts in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your organization's accounting policies.
  Audit Trail: Look into the audit trail of the accounts to identify any manual changes or postings that may have caused the discrepancy.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message. This may include checking for any known issues or patches related to the error.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F.01 (Financial Statements), F.16 (Balance Carryforward), and F.19 (Reversal of Year-End Closing) to help navigate the financial reporting process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FIRU_FSTMNT013 for additional insights or fixes that may be applicable to your version of SAP.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in financial reporting are adequately trained and have access to documentation regarding year-end closing processes and financial statement preparation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.