How To Fix FINCS_MD_ADH038 - FS item &1 does not exist in consolidation chart of accounts &2.

FINCS_MD_ADH038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: FS item &1 does not exist in consolidation chart of accounts &2.

What causes this issue?

Financial statement (FS) item <(>&<)>1 does not exist in consolidation
chart of accounts <(>&<)>2.

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.

FINCS_MD_ADH038 - Details

• The SAP error message FINCS_MD_ADH038 indicates that a financial statement (FS) item does not exist in the specified consolidation chart of accounts. This error typically arises in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP, particularly when working with the Consolidation module (e.g., SAP BPC or SAP S/4HANA).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing FS Item: The FS item referenced in the error message is not defined in the consolidation chart of accounts you are using.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts specified may not be the correct one for the consolidation process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the consolidation settings or mappings that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the FS item or chart of accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check FS Item Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the consolidation chart of accounts and verify that the FS item exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need