How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM015 - Elimination target item &1 does not exist in consolidation COA &2.

FINCS_MD_FSITEM015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Elimination target item &1 does not exist in consolidation COA &2.

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FINCS_MD_FSITEM015 - Details

• The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM015 indicates that there is an issue with the elimination target item in the consolidation process. Specifically, it states that the elimination target item specified does not exist in the Chart of Accounts (COA) for consolidation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item: The elimination target item referenced in the consolidation process is not defined in the Chart of Accounts (COA) for the consolidation unit.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the consolidation may not be set up correctly, leading to references to non-existent items.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the item code or name being referenced.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the source system may not be consistent with the data in the consolidation system, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check COA Configuration:
  
  Verify that the elimination target item exists in the Chart of Accounts for the relevant consolidation unit. You can do this by navigating to the COA settings in the SAP