How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM013 - Other 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: 013

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM013 - Other selection attribute &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM013 indicates that there is an issue with a selection attribute that is being referenced in a financial context, specifically in the context of financial statement items. The message states that the "Other selection attribute &1 does not exist," where "&1" is a placeholder for the specific attribute that is causing the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Attribute: The attribute specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, a misconfiguration, or the attribute not being defined in the relevant financial statement item configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The financial statement item may not be properly configured to include the selection attribute in question.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the attribute.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attribute Definition: Verify that the selection attribute referenced in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the attribute name or in the configuration where it is being referenced.
  Review Financial Statement Item Configuration: Go to the configuration for financial statement items and check if the attribute is included in the relevant settings. If it is missing, you may need to add it.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure financial statement items and selection attributes.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date, as there may be patches or updates that address this issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB58 (for financial statement item configuration) or SPRO (to access the SAP Reference IMG) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources 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.