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

FINB_DMTOT010 - Overview

• 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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FINB_DMTOT010 - Details

• 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