How To Fix FIN_CFIN079 - Customizing changes are not allowed in source system

FIN_CFIN079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CFIN - Central Finance integration

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Customizing changes are not allowed in source system

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FIN_CFIN079 - Details

• The SAP error message FIN_CFIN079 indicates that there are restrictions on making customizing changes in the source system when working with Central Finance (CFIN). This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is configured to prevent changes to certain customizing settings in the source system to maintain data integrity and consistency across the Central Finance landscape.
  
  Cause:
  
  Central Finance Configuration: The source system is configured to operate in a Central Finance environment, which restricts certain customizing changes to ensure that the data remains consistent and synchronized with the Central Finance system.
  Transport Management: The system may be set up to require that all customizing changes be transported through the Central Finance system rather than being made directly in the source system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the source system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the Central Finance configuration settings to ensure that the source system is