How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC101 - The entries in item/field '&1' and item/field '&2' are not consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 101

• Message text: The entries in item/field '&1' and item/field '&2' are not consistent

What causes this issue?

You applied changes to the document in Error Correction System (ECS)
which are not consistent:
The value in item/field '&V1&' is &V3&
The value in item/field '&V2&' is &V4&
Both values must be the same because they were equal in the sender
document.

System Response

The document can't be posted.

How to fix this error?

If you want to correct the document manually, make sure that you change
all fields that represent the same entity (for example, a customer ID)
consistently.
If this error has occurred due to a mapping problem, carry out the
following steps:
Complete the missing MDG mapping data.
Reset all the changes for the entity that have been applied manually.
Post the document again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC101 - The entries in item/field '&1' and item/field '&2' are not consistent ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC101 indicates that there is an inconsistency between two fields or items in a financial document. This error typically arises during the posting or processing of financial documents in the Central Finance (CFIN) environment, where data is transferred from various source systems to a central SAP S/4HANA system.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Mismatch: The values in the specified fields (indicated by &1 and &2) do not match or are not compatible. This could be due to incorrect data entry or discrepancies between source systems.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Central Finance system that do not align with the source system settings, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: If the master data (such as cost centers, profit centers, or accounts) is not consistent between the source and target systems, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type used in the source system may not be recognized or properly configured in the Central Finance system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Error Message Details: Review the specific fields indicated by &1 and &2 in the error message to understand which entries are inconsistent.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data in both the source and target systems. Ensure that the values in the specified fields are consistent and correctly entered.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Central Finance system to ensure they match the source system. This includes checking mappings for accounts, cost centers, and other relevant master data.
  
  
  Master Data Consistency: Ensure that all necessary master data is available and consistent across both systems. If there are discrepancies, update the master data accordingly.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: Verify that the document types used in the source system are correctly configured in the Central Finance system.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the error and any related issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary corrections, perform a test posting to see if the error persists.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the document details and SLG1 (Application Log) to check logs for more information.
  Central Finance Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on Central Finance for best practices and guidelines on data consistency.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC101 error.