How To Fix FINB_DMTOT007 - Application &1 and area ID &2 are invalid

FINB_DMTOT007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_DMTOT - Data Retention: Total Persistence Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Application &1 and area ID &2 are invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_DMTOT007 - Application &1 and area ID &2 are invalid ?

  The SAP error message FINB_DMTOT007 typically indicates that there is an issue with the application and area ID specified in a financial document or transaction. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with data migration or integration processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Application: The application code specified in the transaction does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Invalid Area ID: The area ID specified is either incorrect or not defined in the system for the given application.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings or master data that lead to the application and area ID not being recognized.
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during data migration, it may be due to incorrect mapping of application and area IDs from the source system to the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Application and Area ID:
  
  Check the application code and area ID in the