How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG005 - Type &1 and Global Data Type &2 are not enabled for MDG value mapping

FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG - Central Finance: Configuration

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Type &1 and Global Data Type &2 are not enabled for MDG value mapping

What causes this issue?

The Global Data Type (GDT) has not been enabled for value mapping.

System Response

This GDT will not be mapped.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

To enable the GDT, carry out the following IMG activity:
<DS:SIMG.VALMAP_001>Maintain Value Mapping</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG005 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG005 indicates that a specific data type is not enabled for Master Data Governance (MDG) value mapping. This error typically arises in the context of financial data integration or when working with MDG for Finance, where value mapping is essential for ensuring consistency and accuracy in master data across different systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A specific data type (indicated by &1) and a global data type (indicated by &2) are not configured to be used in the MDG value mapping process.
  The system is trying to perform a value mapping operation, but the necessary configuration for the specified data types has not been set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG configuration settings in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for value mapping.
  Ensure that the data type &1 and the global data type &2 are enabled for value mapping.
  
  
  
  Enable Data