How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM021 - Carry forward balances for statistical 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: 021

• Message text: Carry forward balances for statistical item must be a Boolean value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM021 - Carry forward balances for statistical item must be a Boolean value. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM021 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a statistical item in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Specifically, the error states that the carry forward balances for a statistical item must be a Boolean value (i.e., it should be either true or false).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The statistical item in question may not be configured correctly in the system. The carry forward balances setting might be set to an invalid value that is neither true nor false.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the statistical item, an incorrect value may have been entered for the carry forward balances field.
  
  
  System Bug or Inconsistency: There could be a bug in the system or an inconsistency in the data that is causing the error to be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the statistical item in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path (usually under Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > Statistical Items).
  Verify the settings for the carry forward balances field. Ensure that it is set to a valid Boolean value (true or false).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the statistical item was recently created or modified, review the data entry for any mistakes.
  Ensure that the carry forward balances field is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining the carry forward balances) or FS00 (to manage G/L accounts) to check and modify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring statistical items and the specific requirements for the carry forward balances setting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to carry forward balances again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights into any known issues or patches that could resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Statistical Items: These are used in SAP to track non-financial data or to provide additional information related to financial transactions without affecting the financial statements directly.
  Boolean Values: In programming and data management, a Boolean value is a data type that can hold one of two possible values: true or false.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FINCS_MD_FSITEM021 error in your SAP system.