How To Fix FINS_CFIN_BC_V032 - Reporting country does not match in source and target

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_BC_V - Business Configuration Validations

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Reporting country does not match in source and target

What causes this issue?

The value of the field "Reporting Cntry" &V1& for tax code &V2& does not
match in the source and target systems:
Reporting country in the source system is: &V3&
Reporting country in the target system is: &V4&

System Response

The posting cannot be completed in the target system.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

In the Central Finance system, check the reporting country in the
properties of the tax code in the transaction:
<DS:TRAN.FTXP>Maintain Tax Code</> and compare the value with the
source system.
Note that this field is only visible if "Plants Abroad" is active.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V032 - Reporting country does not match in source and target ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V032 indicates that there is a mismatch in the reporting country between the source and target systems during a data transfer or consolidation process in SAP Central Finance. This error typically arises when the configuration or data in the source system does not align with the expectations of the target system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The reporting country defined in the source system does not match the reporting country defined in the target system.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being transferred may have been incorrectly set up, leading to discrepancies in the reporting country.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (such as company codes, profit centers, etc.) in the source system may not be correctly aligned with the target system.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields between the source and target systems may not be correctly configured, leading to mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in both the source and target systems to ensure that the reporting countries are correctly defined and aligned.
  Ensure that the country settings in the company code or other relevant master data are consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data in both systems to ensure that the reporting country is correctly assigned to the relevant entities (e.g., company codes, profit centers).
  If discrepancies are found, update the master data in the source or target system as necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Mapping:
  
  Review the data mapping settings in the Central Finance configuration to ensure that the fields are correctly mapped between the source and target systems.
  Adjust the mapping if necessary to ensure that the reporting country is correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Perform data validation checks to identify any records that may be causing the issue. This can involve running reports or using transaction codes to analyze the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Central Finance and the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CFIN for Central Finance configuration or SE16 to check table entries related to master data.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Central Finance Documentation: Review the official SAP Central Finance documentation for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FINS_CFIN_BC_V032 error message.