How To Fix FINB_DMTOT012 - Configuration does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Configuration does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_DMTOT012 - Configuration does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FINB_DMTOT012 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the financial data management or reporting in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that a required configuration for a certain financial reporting or data management process does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration settings for the financial reporting or data management process have not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the required parameters.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually in the Financial Accounting or Controlling modules) and verify that the necessary settings are in place.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and ensure that all required configurations are completed.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Configuration: 
  
  If the configuration is indeed missing, you may need to create it. This could involve defining new settings for financial reporting, data management, or other related areas.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the configuration settings. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration settings related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FINB_DMTOT012 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the configuration issue causing the FINB_DMTOT012 error in your SAP system.