How To Fix G3606 - FI documents with a LC balance of zero were selected per Cons item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 606

• Message text: FI documents with a LC balance of zero were selected per Cons item

What causes this issue?

Among the selected documents from Financial Accounting, there is at
least one document that balances to zero per consolidation item in
local currency. Such documents are not updated in Consolidation if the
consolidation unit and the subassignments are unique for each
consolidation item. This could be the reason why no consolidation
document was found for such an FI document.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the corresponding FI doucments have to be updated in
Consolidation and, if necessary, post these doucments subsequently.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3606 - FI documents with a LC balance of zero were selected per Cons item ?

  The SAP error message G3606 indicates that financial (FI) documents with a local currency (LC) balance of zero were selected for a specific line item. This error typically arises during processes such as document clearing, reconciliation, or when running reports that involve financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Balance Documents: The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to process or select financial documents that have a zero balance in the local currency. This can happen if:
  
  The documents have already been cleared or settled.
  There are adjustments or corrections that resulted in a zero balance.
  The selection criteria used in the report or transaction inadvertently includes documents that do not have any outstanding amounts.
  
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction or report may not be filtering out zero balance documents effectively.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria used in the transaction or report. Ensure that it excludes documents with a zero balance. You may need to adjust the parameters to filter out these documents.
  
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the financial documents in question. If they have been cleared or settled, they may not need to be included in the current processing.
  
  
  Use Alternative Reports/Transactions: If the current report or transaction is not suitable for your needs, consider using alternative reports or transactions that are designed to handle or exclude zero balance documents.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in the context of the transaction you are using.
  
  
  System Configuration: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration or settings related to document processing to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits or Enhancements: If your organization has custom enhancements or user exits, review them to ensure they are not inadvertently including zero balance documents in the selection process.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in FI module issues.