How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM010 - Data collection 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: 010

• Message text: Data collection selection attribute &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM010 - Data collection selection attribute &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM010 indicates that there is an issue with a data collection selection attribute that is being referenced in your financial data collection process. Specifically, the error states that the selection attribute specified (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Attribute: The attribute you are trying to use in your data collection process is not defined in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the attribute may not have been created or activated.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the financial data collection might not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the attribute.
  Transport Issues: If the attribute was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development) and not transported correctly to the production environment, it may not exist where you are trying to use it.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain attributes, leading to the perception that they do not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attribute Definition: Verify that the selection attribute exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP and checking the definitions of the attributes.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no typos in the attribute name being referenced in your data collection process.
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings for financial data collection to ensure that everything is set up correctly and that the attribute is included in the relevant data collection process.
  Transport Check: If the attribute was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request has been successfully moved to the environment where the error is occurring.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the attribute. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to the error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SPRO (Customizing) to navigate to the relevant areas for checking attribute definitions and configurations.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community, Stack Overflow, or other SAP user groups for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.