How To Fix FINS_CFIN_ACTRATE035 - Transfer rule validation for activity rate replication is switched off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_ACTRATE - Message for Price Planning: Posting

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Transfer rule validation for activity rate replication is switched off

What causes this issue?

Transfer rule validation for activity rate replication is switched off,
so all activity rates in the source systems will be replicated to the
Central Finance system. Therefore, all transfer rules defined under
active logical systems for activity rate replication from the Central
Finance system to source systems are regarded as overlapped, though
actually no activity rate can be replicated to source systems.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To allow replication of activity rates from the Central Finance system
to source systems<(>,<)> you need to carry out Customizing
<DS:SIMG.FINS_CFIN_AR_VAL_ACT>Transfer Rule Validation for Activity
Rate Replication.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_ACTRATE035 - Transfer rule validation for activity rate replication is switched off ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_ACTRATE035 indicates that the transfer rule validation for activity rate replication is switched off. This error typically arises in the context of Central Finance (CFIN) when there are issues related to the configuration of activity rates during the replication process from the source system to the Central Finance system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The error usually occurs when the transfer rules for activity rate replication are not properly configured or are disabled in the Central Finance settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being transferred, which can trigger this validation error.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping of the activity rates between the source and target systems is not correctly set up, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Central Finance configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the transfer rules for activity rate replication are correctly configured and enabled.
  Verify that the relevant settings in the Customizing for Central Finance are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Transfer Rules:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CFIN and check the transfer rules related to activity rates.
  Make sure that the rules are active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check the data in the source system to ensure that the activity rates are consistent and correctly defined.
  If there are discrepancies, resolve them in the source system before attempting replication again.
  
  
  
  Mapping Verification:
  
  Ensure that the mapping of activity rates between the source and Central Finance system is correctly set up.
  If necessary, adjust the mapping to ensure that all relevant activity rates are accounted for.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Central Finance and activity rate replication for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test replication to see if the error persists.
  Monitor the logs for any additional errors or warnings that may provide further insight.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CFIN for Central Finance configuration and SLG1 for viewing application logs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.