How To Fix FIN_CS_MESSAGE009 - Superordinate field & is not defined as an additional characteristic.

FIN_CS_MESSAGE009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CS_MESSAGE - Cloud Consolidation Message Class

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Superordinate field & is not defined as an additional characteristic.

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FIN_CS_MESSAGE009 - Details

• The SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE009 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of cost centers or other controlling objects. The error indicates that a superordinate field (such as a characteristic or attribute) is not defined as an additional characteristic in the relevant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic that is expected to be defined as an additional characteristic in the configuration is missing.
  There is a mismatch between the configuration settings and the data being processed.
  The system is trying to access a characteristic that has not been properly set up in the master data or configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant controlling area or cost center.
  Ensure that the superordinate field (characteristic) is defined as an additional characteristic in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Define Additional Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic is not defined, you may