How To Fix FINB_MSG_ACSYST016 - &1/&2: Member '&3', type '&4' requires further bracketed characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_MSG_ACSYST -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1/&2: Member '&3', type '&4' requires further bracketed characteristics

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred in accounting community <ZK>&V1&</>. The error
has occurred in node <ZK>&V2&</>, in entry <ZK>&V3&</> in the member
list.
The error has occurred because you have chosen characteristic <ZK>&V4&
</> for the members in community <ZK>&V1&</>. This characteristic is
bracketed with other characteristics that could not be found. At
present, the only characteristics you can choose for members are those
that are bracketed at most with the characteristics 'accounting
instance' and 'accounting community'.

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?

Choose another characteristic from the value list, ensuring that it
meets the prerequisites mentioned above.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_MSG_ACSYST016 - &1/&2: Member '&3', type '&4' requires further bracketed characteristics ?

  The SAP error message FINB_MSG_ACSYST016 typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when there is an issue with the data model or the characteristics of a member in a planning or reporting scenario. This error indicates that a specific member (identified by &3) of a certain type (identified by &4) requires additional characteristics to be defined in order to be processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The member you are trying to use is defined in a way that it requires additional characteristics (dimensions) to be specified, but these are not provided in the current context.
  Incorrect Hierarchy: The member may be part of a hierarchy that is not fully defined or is missing some levels.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be configured correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how members and their characteristics are defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Member Definition: Review the definition of the member &3 in the data model. Ensure that all required characteristics are defined and that they are correctly linked to the member.
  Add Missing Characteristics: If the member requires additional characteristics, make sure to include them in your query or data entry. This may involve modifying the input form or report to include the necessary dimensions.
  Review Hierarchies: If the member is part of a hierarchy, ensure that the hierarchy is complete and that all levels are properly defined.
  Data Model Configuration: Check the overall configuration of your data model in SAP BPC or SAC. Ensure that all dimensions and members are correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the member type &4 and its requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.