How To Fix FINCS_MD_ADH014 - When you are using ad hoc set items, breakdown type must be equal to E.

FINCS_MD_ADH014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINCS_MD_ADH - Consolidation - Ad Hoc Set Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: When you are using ad hoc set items, breakdown type must be equal to E.

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FINCS_MD_ADH014 - Details

• The SAP error message FINCS_MD_ADH014 typically occurs in the context of using ad hoc set items in financial reporting or analysis. This error indicates that when you are trying to use ad hoc set items, the breakdown type must be set to "E" (which usually stands for "Element" or "Expense" in financial contexts).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the breakdown type for the ad hoc set items is not set to "E". This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of the ad hoc set items.
  The user may have selected a different breakdown type that is not compatible with the requirements of the report or analysis being executed.
  Data entry errors where the breakdown type is manually set to something other than "E".
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Breakdown Type:
  
  Review the settings of the ad hoc set items you are trying to use. Ensure that the breakdown type is set to