How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM016 - NCI target item &1 does not exist in consolidation COA &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM016 - NCI target item &1 does not exist in consolidation COA &2. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM016 indicates that a target item specified in a consolidation process does not exist in the Chart of Accounts (COA) for the specified consolidation entity. This error typically arises during the consolidation of financial data when the system cannot find the specified item in the defined COA.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item: The target item (&1) is not defined in the consolidation Chart of Accounts (&2).
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping of accounts between the source and target COAs.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the consolidation process may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be typographical errors in the account names or codes being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Item Existence:
  
  Check if the target item (&1) exists in the specified consolidation COA (&2). You can do this by navigating to the Chart of Accounts in the SAP system and searching for the item.
  
  
  
  Update COA:
  
  If the item does not exist, you may need to create it in the consolidation COA. Ensure that the account is set up correctly with the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Check Mapping:
  
  Review the mapping configuration between the source and target COAs. Ensure that all necessary accounts are correctly mapped and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the consolidation process. Ensure that all settings are correctly defined and that the system is set up to recognize the target item.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being used in the consolidation process. Ensure that there are no typographical errors or inconsistencies in the account codes or names.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for Chart of Accounts) or OBD2 (for account mapping) to check and update the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.