How To Fix FMFG_RECON_E018 - Limit of &1 out of balance nodes exceeded; n Not all nodes were saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_RECON_E - Reconciliation Tool message class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Limit of &1 out of balance nodes exceeded; n Not all nodes were saved

What causes this issue?

The reconciliation report was run with settings to store results data
for out of balance nodes. The number of nodes out of balance exceeds
the parameter setting that limits the number of nodes to save.

System Response

In order to avoid using excessive database storage, analysis data for
further out of balance nodes is not stored.

How to fix this error?

Try to determine the problem using the Reconciliation Analysis report
to access the stored results. The first out of balance nodes in the
report have stored results to support the matching function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_RECON_E018 - Limit of &1 out of balance nodes exceeded; n Not all nodes were saved ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_RECON_E018 indicates that there is an issue with the balance nodes in the Funds Management (FM) module. Specifically, it means that the limit of out-of-balance nodes has been exceeded, and as a result, not all nodes could be saved. This typically occurs during the reconciliation process when the system detects discrepancies in the financial data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Out-of-Balance Nodes: The error is triggered when the number of out-of-balance nodes exceeds the predefined limit set in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete data entries.
  Mismatched budget allocations or postings.
  Errors in the configuration of the Funds Management settings.
  Issues with the integration between different modules (e.g., FI, CO).
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may have a configuration that limits the number of out-of-balance nodes that can be processed at one time. If this limit is exceeded, the error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Data Entries: Check the data entries related to the funds management documents. Ensure that all postings are correct and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Funds Management to see if the limit for out-of-balance nodes can be adjusted. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  Reconcile Balances: Perform a reconciliation of the balances to identify and correct any discrepancies. This may involve:
  
  Running reports to identify out-of-balance nodes.
  Correcting any erroneous postings or budget allocations.
  
  
  
  Increase Limit: If necessary and appropriate, consider increasing the limit for out-of-balance nodes in the system configuration. This should be done with caution and ideally in consultation with SAP support or your internal SAP team.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Funds Management for detailed information on configuration and reconciliation processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is impacting critical business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.