How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM012 - Scope 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: 012

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM012 - Scope selection attribute &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM012 indicates that there is an issue with a scope selection attribute that is being referenced in a financial context, specifically in the context of financial statement items. The message states that the specified scope selection attribute (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Attribute: The attribute you are trying to use in your financial statement item does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the attribute may not have been created or activated in the relevant configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The financial statement item configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to references to attributes that are not defined.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration changes, the attribute may not have been transported correctly.
  Version Mismatch: If you are working in a system that has been upgraded or patched, there may be changes in the attributes that are available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attribute Existence: Verify that the scope selection attribute you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and checking the definitions of financial statement items.
  Correct Configuration: If the attribute does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration of the financial statement item to reference a valid attribute.
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or release notes for any changes related to financial statement items and scope selection attributes that may have occurred in recent updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check the data dictionary for the attribute).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.