How To Fix FIGLCN_FSS_MSG008 - Cannot assign FS items to a Comment line type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIGLCN_FSS_MSG -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Cannot assign FS items to a Comment line type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIGLCN_FSS_MSG008 - Cannot assign FS items to a Comment line type. ?

  The SAP error message FIGLCN_FSS_MSG008 indicates that there is an issue with trying to assign Financial Statement (FS) items to a comment line type in the Financial Statement version (FSV) configuration. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a financial statement layout and you attempt to assign FS items to a line that is designated as a comment line.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the line type you are trying to assign FS items to is set up as a comment line in the Financial Statement version. Comment lines are meant for descriptive text or notes and do not support the assignment of financial statement items.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Line Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the Financial Statement version configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OB58).
  Identify the line type that you are trying to assign FS items to and verify its configuration.
  Ensure that the line type is not set as a comment line if you intend to assign FS items to it.
  
  
  
  Modify the Line Type:
  
  If the line type is indeed a comment line and you need to assign FS items, you will need to create a new line type that is not designated as a comment line.
  Alternatively, if the line is meant to be a comment, you should not attempt to assign FS items to it.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Statement Version:
  
  Ensure that the overall structure of your Financial Statement version is correct and that all line types are appropriately defined for their intended use.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to assign FS items again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB58: Used for maintaining Financial Statement versions.
  FS00: Used for managing G/L accounts, which may be relevant if you are working with FS items.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Financial Statement versions and line types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and correctly configure your Financial Statement version in SAP.