How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM078 - FS item is clearing item in chart-based document type attributes.

FINCS_MD_FSITEM078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: FS item is clearing item in chart-based document type attributes.

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FINCS_MD_FSITEM078 - Details

• The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM078 indicates that the financial item in question is a clearing item, which is not allowed in the context of the chart-based document type attributes. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process or post a financial document that includes clearing items in a manner that is inconsistent with the defined document type attributes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Clearing Item Definition: The item being processed is defined as a clearing item, which means it is intended to offset other items in a financial transaction.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used may not be configured to handle clearing items. This can happen if the document type is set up to only allow certain types of financial postings.
  Incorrect Posting Logic: The logic used in the posting process may inadvertently include clearing items when they should not be included.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type