How To Fix FAGL_FSV_MAINTENANCE122 - Locator element &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_FSV_MAINTENANCE - Maintenance of Financial Statement Versions

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Locator element &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_FSV_MAINTENANCE122 - Locator element &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_FSV_MAINTENANCE122, which states "Locator element &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of Financial Statement Version (FSV) maintenance in SAP. This error indicates that a specific locator element referenced in your financial statement version configuration is not defined or recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Locator Definition: The locator element specified in the error message (represented by &1) is not defined in the system. This could happen if the element was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the financial statement version where the locator element is referenced incorrectly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the locator element may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Locator Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB58 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Financial Statement Version > Maintain).
  Verify if the locator element mentioned in the error message is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Review the financial statement version configuration to ensure that all referenced locator elements are correctly defined and configured.
  If you find any discrepancies, correct them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including locator elements, were included.
  If not, you may need to manually create the missing elements in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to define and maintain locator elements in the financial statement version.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the financial statement version to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB58 for maintaining financial statement versions and FAGL_FSV for working with financial statement versions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to financial statement versions and related configurations.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.