How To Fix FCO_SFIN151 - Profile/Account &1/&2: Strategy name shall not start with underscore

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Profile/Account &1/&2: Strategy name shall not start with underscore

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN151 - Profile/Account &1/&2: Strategy name shall not start with underscore ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN151 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a strategy in the context of financial accounting. Specifically, the error states that the strategy name for a profile/account combination should not start with an underscore (_).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a strategy name is defined in the system that begins with an underscore. This is against the naming conventions or rules set by SAP for strategy names, which typically do not allow leading underscores.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to modify the strategy name so that it does not start with an underscore. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Strategy Name: Determine which strategy name is causing the error. This will usually be indicated in the error message with the placeholders &1 and &2, which represent the profile and account respectively.
  
  
  Access the Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the strategy is defined. This could be in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or another related area.
  
  
  Edit the Strategy Name:
  
  Locate the strategy in question.
  Change the name to remove the leading underscore. Ensure that the new name adheres to any other naming conventions that may be in place.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  Test the Changes: Perform a test transaction or process that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions used in your SAP system to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Check SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to strategy names in your version of SAP.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are included in a transport request for movement to production.
  
  If the issue persists after making the changes, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.