How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC163 - Reference transaction &1 with key &2 from log.system &3 not found

FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Reference transaction &1 with key &2 from log.system &3 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC163 - Reference transaction &1 with key &2 from log.system &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC163 indicates that a reference transaction with a specific key could not be found in the system log. This error typically occurs in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) module, where financial data is replicated from various source systems to a central system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The reference transaction may not exist in the source system or may not have been replicated to the central system.
  Replication Issues: There could be issues with the data replication process, such as network problems, configuration errors, or issues with the middleware (like SAP Landscape Transformation - SLT).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Central Finance setup may not be correctly defined, leading to missing references.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the source and the central system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source System: Verify that the reference transaction exists in the source system. You can do this by checking the relevant