How To Fix XW211 - Control totals verification found &1 errors for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Control totals verification found &1 errors for company code &2

What causes this issue?

The FI control total verification utility found a discrepancy between
on-line documents and the documents in the data extract.

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?

If the utility was run in background, please see the related spool list
for more details.
Discrepancies should only be found if postings were made to periods
after they were extracted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW211 - Control totals verification found &1 errors for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message XW211 indicates that there are discrepancies in the control totals during the verification process for a specific company code. This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents, particularly in the context of financial accounting (FI) or when performing activities like year-end closing or reconciliation.
  
  Cause:
  The error message XW211 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or inconsistent data entries in financial documents can lead to mismatches in control totals.
  Posting Period Issues: If documents are posted in the wrong period or if there are open periods that should be closed, it can cause discrepancies.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial accounting settings, such as control account settings or document types, can lead to errors.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Issues with master data, such as vendor or customer accounts, can also lead to control total discrepancies.
  Incomplete Document Processing: If documents are not fully processed