How To Fix FI055 - Caution: actual data exists. Reconstruct assigned values

FI055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Caution: actual data exists. Reconstruct assigned values

What causes this issue?

You have made changes to a master data hierarchy (funds
center/commitment item) to which you have already made postings.

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?

Start the program to reconstruct the assgined values to ensure that
availability control can continue to identify excessive funds
assignments within the new hierarchy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI055 - Details

• The SAP error message FI055 ("Caution: actual data exists. Reconstruct assigned values?") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there are inconsistencies or issues with the assignment of values in financial documents. This message is a warning that indicates that there are actual postings in the system that may be affected by the changes you are trying to make.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error usually arises when you attempt to change or delete a value that is already assigned to actual financial data (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, etc.).
  Posting Period Issues: If you are trying to make changes in a closed posting period, this can trigger the warning.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings related to financial accounting can also lead to this message if they affect existing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Actual Data: Before proceeding with any changes, review the actual data that is currently assigned. This can help you understand the impact