How To Fix FCO_SFIN071 - Reset data for step &1, package key &2

FCO_SFIN071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Reset data for step &1, package key &2

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FCO_SFIN071 - Details

• The SAP error message FCO_SFIN071 typically occurs in the context of financial closing operations, particularly when there are issues with the data reset process in the Financial Closing cockpit (FCC) or during the execution of financial processes. This error indicates that there is a problem with resetting data for a specific step and package key.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error may arise due to inconsistencies in the data that need to be reset. This could be due to incomplete or incorrect entries in the financial documents.
  Locked Data: If the data for the specified step is locked by another process or user, the system may not be able to reset it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial closing cockpit or related settings that prevent the reset from being executed properly.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the reset may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the