How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM020 - Is consolidation item must be a Boolean value.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Is consolidation item must be a Boolean value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM020 - Is consolidation item must be a Boolean value. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM020 indicates that there is an issue with a consolidation item in your financial data. Specifically, the error states that the consolidation item must be a Boolean value, which means it should only accept values of either "true" or "false" (or equivalent representations, such as 1 or 0).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The consolidation item is expected to be a Boolean value, but the data being provided is of a different type (e.g., a string, number, or other data types).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry where a non-Boolean value was entered for a field that requires a Boolean.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the consolidation item in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system expecting a Boolean value but receiving something else.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Input: Review the data being input for the consolidation item. Ensure that it is set to a Boolean value (true/false or 1/0).
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry process to ensure that only Boolean values can be entered for the relevant fields.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for the consolidation items in your SAP system. Ensure that the fields are correctly defined to accept Boolean values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on how to define and manage consolidation items.
  Testing: After making changes, test the data entry process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.