How To Fix FINB_DMTOT010 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in totals/balance object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not contained in totals/balance object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_DMTOT010 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in totals/balance object &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINB_DMTOT010 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not found in the totals or balance object (denoted as &2) that you are trying to access or manipulate. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or data extraction processes, particularly when working with the Data Warehousing or Financial Accounting modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your query or report is not defined in the totals or balance object you are referencing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the totals or balance object may not include the characteristic you are trying to use.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or updates to the system may have led to the removal or alteration of the characteristic in question.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics or objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the totals or balance object to ensure that the characteristic you are trying to use is included. This can typically be done in the SAP configuration settings.
  Update Queries/Reports: If the characteristic is indeed missing, you may need to update your queries or reports to use a different characteristic that is available in the totals/balance object.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or notes for any changes that may have been made to the data model or characteristics.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and objects in question.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to investigate the data model and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide guidance on the error message.
  Data Model Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific data model you are working with to understand the relationships between characteristics and totals/balance objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.