How To Fix FCO_SFIN035 - &1 line items in table COEP with empty field POSNR

FCO_SFIN035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 035

• Message text: &1 line items in table COEP with empty field POSNR

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FCO_SFIN035 - Details

• The SAP error message FCO_SFIN035 indicates that there are line items in the COEP table (which is the table for CO (Controlling) line items) that have an empty field for the position number (POSNR). This can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and can affect the integrity of your controlling data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is data inconsistency, where line items are recorded without a valid position number. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual data entry errors.
  Issues during data migration or system upgrades.
  Incorrect configuration in the system that allows for the creation of line items without a position number.
  
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with the COEP table, they may inadvertently create entries without a position number.
  
  
  Integration Issues: If there are integration points with other modules (like FI, MM, etc.), issues in the data flow can lead to incomplete records.
  
  
  
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