How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM093 - FS item is used in the mapping to GL accounts.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 093

• Message text: FS item is used in the mapping to GL accounts.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM093 - FS item is used in the mapping to GL accounts. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM093 indicates that a financial statement item (FS item) is being used in the mapping to General Ledger (GL) accounts, which is causing an issue. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete or modify a financial statement item that is still linked to GL accounts in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Active Mapping: The FS item is actively mapped to one or more GL accounts, which means it cannot be deleted or modified until the mapping is removed.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that financial reporting remains accurate and consistent. Therefore, any attempt to change an FS item that is still in use will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Mapping:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for financial statement items in your SAP system.
  Identify the FS item that is causing the error and check which GL accounts it is mapped to.
  
  
  
  Remove Mapping:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the FS item, you must first remove its mapping to the GL accounts.
  Navigate to the mapping configuration and unlink the FS item from the associated GL accounts.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete FS Item:
  
  Once the mapping is removed, you can proceed to modify or delete the FS item as needed.
  
  
  
  Re-establish Mapping (if necessary):
  
  If you need to keep the FS item but change its mapping, you can create a new mapping to the appropriate GL accounts after making the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific procedures related to financial statement items and GL account mapping.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB58 (for mapping FS items to GL accounts) or FS00 (for GL account maintenance) to perform the necessary actions.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the appropriate authorization to make changes to financial statement items and GL account mappings.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the financial reporting to ensure that everything is functioning correctly and that the mappings are accurate.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the error persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.