How To Fix FINCS_MD_FSITEM120 - FS item is used in the configuration of selected items.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: FS item is used in the configuration of selected items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM120 - FS item is used in the configuration of selected items. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_FSITEM120 indicates that a financial statement item (FS item) is being used in the configuration of selected items, which prevents certain actions from being performed, such as deleting or modifying the FS item.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The FS item is currently assigned to a financial statement version or is being used in a report.
  The FS item is linked to other configuration settings or objects within the SAP system, making it ineligible for deletion or modification.
  There may be dependencies or references to the FS item in other areas of the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Go to the financial statement version configuration and check where the FS item is being used. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SAP (usually under Financial Accounting > Financial Statement Version).
  Identify any reports or configurations that reference the FS item.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the FS item is assigned to a financial statement version, you may need to remove it from that version before you can delete or modify it.
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the FS item in other configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing financial statement items and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like OB58 (for financial statement versions) to view and modify the configurations related to FS items.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom configurations or enhancements, check with your SAP support team or ABAP developers to see if there are any custom dependencies that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the FS item can be modified or deleted without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB58: Financial Statement Versions
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  FSE1: Create Financial Statement Item
  FSE2: Change Financial Statement Item
  FSE3: Display Financial Statement Item
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to financial statement items and configurations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.