How To Fix FI381 - Select either "Pre-check" or "Delete old data"

FI381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Select either "Pre-check" or "Delete old data"

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FI381 - Details

• The SAP error message FI381, which states "Select either 'Pre-check' or 'Delete old data'," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting processes, particularly when dealing with data archiving or deletion in the SAP system. This error indicates that the user must choose one of the two options provided in the transaction or program they are executing.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a selection between two mutually exclusive options: 
  
  Pre-check: This option is usually used to validate the data before performing any deletion or archiving. It checks for any inconsistencies or issues that might prevent the process from completing successfully.
  Delete old data: This option is used to actually delete or archive the old data from the system.
  
  If neither option is selected, or if the system does not recognize the selection, the error message FI381 is triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
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