How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM029 - Elimination target FS item must not be a reporting item.

FINCS_MD_FSITEM029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Elimination target FS item must not be a reporting item.

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FINCS_MD_FSITEM029 - Details

• The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM029 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of financial statement items in the context of consolidation. Specifically, the error states that the elimination target financial statement (FS) item must not be a reporting item. This typically occurs during the consolidation process when trying to set up or execute eliminations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to use a financial statement item that is designated for reporting purposes as a target for elimination. In SAP, financial statement items are categorized into different types, such as reporting items and elimination items. Reporting items are used to display data in financial reports, while elimination items are used to remove intercompany transactions to avoid double counting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the financial statement item you are trying to use for elimination is correctly configured. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check FS Item Configuration:
  
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