How To Fix FQ841 - Subledger acct amount (&1 &2) less than total of G/L accts (&3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Subledger acct amount (&1 &2) less than total of G/L accts (&3 &4)

What causes this issue?

The amount in subledger account item (&V1& &V2&) is less than the total
of the amounts in all G/L account items for the document (&V3& &V4&).

System Response

The system cannot automatically establish a cleared balance between the
subledger account item and the G/L account items.

How to fix this error?

Check the amounts entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ841 - Subledger acct amount (&1 &2) less than total of G/L accts (&3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message FQ841 indicates a discrepancy between the amounts recorded in the subledger accounts and the total amounts in the corresponding General Ledger (G/L) accounts. This error typically arises during the reconciliation process, where the system checks that the total of the subledger accounts matches the total of the G/L accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect postings in either the subledger or G/L accounts can lead to mismatches.
  Missing Transactions: Transactions that have been posted to the subledger but not to the G/L account (or vice versa) can cause discrepancies.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments made directly in the G/L without corresponding adjustments in the subledger can lead to this error.
  Timing Issues: If transactions are posted at different times, it may lead to temporary discrepancies until all postings are completed.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the system settings for the subledger or G/L accounts can also lead to mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation of the subledger and G/L accounts to identify discrepancies. This can be done using transaction codes like FBL1N (for vendor accounts) or FBL5N (for customer accounts).
  Check for Missing Postings: Review the postings in both the subledger and G/L accounts to ensure that all transactions are accounted for.
  Correct Data Entry Errors: If errors are found, correct them by making the necessary adjustments in the appropriate accounts.
  Review Manual Adjustments: Ensure that any manual adjustments made in the G/L are also reflected in the subledger.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the accounts involved to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Use SAP Reports: Utilize SAP reports to analyze the differences between the subledger and G/L accounts. Reports like S_ALR_87012357 (for account balances) can be helpful.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL5N, and FBL3N for vendor, customer, and G/L account balances, respectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for guidelines on account reconciliation and error handling.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FQ841 error message in SAP.