How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM009 - Currency translation selection attribute &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINCS_MD_FSITEM - Consolidation Financial Statement Item Master Data

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Currency translation selection attribute &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM009 - Currency translation selection attribute &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM009 indicates that there is an issue with the currency translation selection attribute in your financial data. Specifically, it states that the currency translation selection attribute you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The currency translation selection attribute may not have been defined in the system. This could happen if the necessary configuration steps were not completed during the setup of the financial module.
  Incorrect Attribute Name: The attribute name being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly specified in the configuration or during the execution of a report or transaction.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the underlying data that is causing the attribute to be unrecognized.
  Version Mismatch: If you are using a version of SAP that does not support the specific attribute, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the currency translation selection attribute is correctly