How To Fix G4019 - Residuals in FI doc. and clearing table do not match.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Residuals in FI doc. and clearing table do not match.

What causes this issue?

Internal error- This should not happen.

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 create an OSS-message with a brief description of the document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4019 - Residuals in FI doc. and clearing table do not match. ?

  The SAP error message G4019, which states "Residuals in FI doc. and clearing table do not match," typically occurs in the Financial Accounting (FI) module when there is a discrepancy between the residual amounts recorded in a financial document and the amounts in the clearing table. This can happen for various reasons, including data inconsistencies, incorrect postings, or issues during document clearing.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data due to manual entries or system errors, it can lead to mismatches between the financial document and the clearing table.
  Incorrect Clearing: If a document was cleared incorrectly or if there were changes made to the document after it was cleared, this can cause discrepancies.
  Partial Payments: If a payment was made partially and the residual amount was not updated correctly, it can lead to this error.
  System Errors: Bugs or issues in the SAP system can also lead to discrepancies in the financial documents and clearing tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the financial document and the clearing document to ensure they are correctly matched.
  Reconcile Residuals: Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check the line items and reconcile any discrepancies.
  Clear Residuals: If there are residual amounts that need to be cleared, you can use transaction code F-03 (Clear G/L Account) or F-32 (Clear Customer) to clear the amounts manually.
  Review Clearing Logic: Ensure that the clearing logic used in the system is correct and that there are no issues with the configuration.
  Use SAP Reports: Utilize SAP standard reports to identify discrepancies. Reports like S_ALR_87012357 (Account Balances) can help in identifying issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds for specific problems.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL3N, F-03, and F-32 for troubleshooting.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help files for detailed explanations of financial document processing and clearing.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G4019 error and implement a solution to resolve the discrepancies in your SAP system.