How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG009 - Type &1 of field &2 does not match type &3 of ID component &4

FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG - Central Finance: Configuration

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Type &1 of field &2 does not match type &3 of ID component &4

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FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG009 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG009 indicates a type mismatch in the configuration of the Central Finance (CFIN) module. Specifically, it suggests that the type of a field in the configuration does not match the expected type defined for that field in the ID component.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The field type defined in the source system does not match the field type expected in the Central Finance system. This can happen if there are discrepancies in the data types or lengths between the two systems.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes in the data model or configuration settings in either the source or target system, it can lead to such mismatches.
  Custom Fields: If custom fields are involved, they may not be properly defined or mapped between the systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in both