How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC156 - Document change incomplete, change field &1 manually in target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Document change incomplete, change field &1 manually in target system

What causes this issue?

Changes were made to a document in the source system.

System Response

The content of the following field(s) was changed and cannot be
automatically processed in the Central Finance system: &V1&

How to fix this error?

You must make these changes manually in the Central Finance system
before restarting the A

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_DOC156 - Document change incomplete, change field &1 manually in target system ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC156 indicates that a document change is incomplete, and it suggests that a specific field (denoted as &1) needs to be changed manually in the target system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Central Finance (CFIN) when there are issues with the data transfer or synchronization between the source and target systems.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error often occurs due to inconsistencies in the data being transferred from the source system to the target system. This could be due to missing or incorrect data in the source system.
  Field Mapping Issues: There may be issues with how fields are mapped between the source and target systems, leading to incomplete data being transferred.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the Central Finance setup can lead to errors during document processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Change: As suggested by the error message, you may need to manually change the specified field (&1) in the target system. Identify the field that needs to be updated and make the necessary changes.
  Check Data Consistency: Review the data in the source system to ensure that all required fields are populated correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Review Field Mapping: Check the field mapping configuration in the Central Finance settings to ensure that all fields are correctly mapped between the source and target systems.
  Configuration Review: Verify the configuration settings in the Central Finance setup to ensure that they are correct and complete.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes in the target system. If not, work with your security team to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CFIN for Central Finance configuration or FB03 to view document details.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant details about the situation.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Central Finance documentation for best practices and troubleshooting steps related to document processing and data transfer.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.