How To Fix MQ889 - Not all minor differences have been eliminated in co.code &1 fisc.year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 889

• Message text: Not all minor differences have been eliminated in co.code &1 fisc.year &2

What causes this issue?

Not all minor differences in company code &V1& have been corrected for
fiscal year &V2&.

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?

You should therefore start program RFEWA009 again and afterwards
program RFEWA010.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ889 - Not all minor differences have been eliminated in co.code &1 fisc.year &2 ?

  The SAP error message MQ889 indicates that there are minor differences in the financial documents that have not been resolved in a specific company code and fiscal year. This typically occurs during the process of closing the financial period, where discrepancies in account balances or transactions need to be addressed before the period can be closed.
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Items: There may be open items in accounts that have not been cleared or reconciled.
  Currency Differences: If transactions involve multiple currencies, there may be minor differences due to exchange rate fluctuations.
  Posting Errors: Incorrect postings or adjustments that have not been properly accounted for can lead to discrepancies.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual entries or adjustments that do not match the expected values can create minor differences.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the financial configuration can lead to discrepancies in account balances.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Items: Check for any open items in the accounts that need to be cleared. Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to identify these items.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation of accounts to ensure that all transactions are accounted for and that there are no discrepancies.
  Check Currency Settings: If currency differences are suspected, review the exchange rates and ensure that they are correctly applied to the transactions.
  Adjust Postings: Make necessary adjustments to any incorrect postings. This may involve reversing incorrect entries and re-posting them correctly.
  Use Transaction Code: Use transaction code F.13 (Automatic Clearing) to clear open items automatically, if applicable.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL3N, F.13, and others that can help in identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to perform the necessary actions to resolve discrepancies.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test run of the closing process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the minor differences causing the MQ889 error message in SAP.