How To Fix FLGL_EXT_RECON005 - Company Code Country & is different to Recon ID Country &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FLGL_EXT_RECON - Message Class for External Reconciliation

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Company Code Country & is different to Recon ID Country &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLGL_EXT_RECON005 - Company Code Country & is different to Recon ID Country & ?

  The SAP error message FLGL_EXT_RECON005 indicates that there is a mismatch between the country of the company code and the country of the reconciliation account (Recon ID) in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with external reconciliation accounts.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The company code is set up in a specific country (e.g., Germany, USA, etc.).
  The reconciliation account (often used for accounts payable or accounts receivable) is associated with a different country.
  This mismatch can occur due to incorrect configuration or data entry in the master data of either the company code or the reconciliation account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare for G/L Account Creation).
  Verify the country settings for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Check Reconciliation Account Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code FS00 to display the reconciliation account.
  Ensure that the country associated with the reconciliation account matches the country of the company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the country settings in either the company code or the reconciliation account.
  If the reconciliation account is meant to be used with multiple company codes in different countries, consider creating separate reconciliation accounts for each country.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check any transactions that are attempting to use the reconciliation account to ensure they are correctly associated with the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be relevant to your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Company Code Global Settings
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OBD2: Define Reconciliation Accounts for Accounts Payable/Receivable
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that transactions can be processed correctly.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the FLGL_EXT_RECON005 error in your SAP system.