How To Fix FI_E256 - Selected &1 do not exist in the master data. Enter valid selections.

FI_E256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Selected &1 do not exist in the master data. Enter valid selections.

What causes this issue?

Either the given values for the source object do not exist in the master
data or no values exist for the source object in the master data.

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?

If you selected particular values or ranges of values for this source
object, enter different values or a different range of values that is
valid (using the F4 help).
If you only checked the checkbox for this source object, then
uncheck this checkbox.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI_E256 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E256 ("Selected &1 do not exist in the master data. Enter valid selections.") typically occurs when you are trying to process a financial transaction or report that references a master data record (such as a vendor, customer, or general ledger account) that does not exist in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including data entry errors, missing master data, or incorrect selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The master data record you are trying to use (e.g., vendor, customer, or GL account) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Selection: The selection criteria you are using to retrieve the master data may be incorrect or not match any existing records.
  Data Deletion: The master data record may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another