How To Fix FINB_GN014 - Specified reference field for key figure &1 not found

FINB_GN014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_GN - Messages from the Generator

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Specified reference field for key figure &1 not found

What causes this issue?

&V2&-&V3& has been specified as reference field for key figure &V1&.
This field is not contained in structure &V2&, however.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINB_GN014 - Details

• The SAP error message FINB_GN014, which states "Specified reference field for key figure &1 not found," typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting or Controlling modules when there is an issue with the configuration of key figures in a report or analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference field for the specified key figure has not been defined in the system. This could happen if the key figure is not properly set up in the data model or if the reference field is not assigned correctly.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not include the necessary fields or may have been altered, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reference field or key figure.
  Incorrect Input: The key figure specified in the error message may have been incorrectly referenced in the report or query.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the key figure