How To Fix FINS_CFIN_BC_V123 - Category for CoA/account &2 doesn't match in source and target (&3/&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_BC_V - Business Configuration Validations

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Category for CoA/account &2 doesn't match in source and target (&3/&4)

What causes this issue?

The Item Category (technical name: T8G17-LINETYPE) does not match
between source and target system for chart of accounts / account &V2&.
The Item category in the source system is: &V3&
The item category in the target system is: &V4&

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings in SM30 V_T8G17 and compare the value with the source
system.
Respectively Implementation guide Financial Accounting (New) - General
Ledger Accounting (New) -> Document Splitting -> Classify G/L Accounts
for Document Splitting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V123 - Category for CoA/account &2 doesn't match in source and target (&3/&4) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V123 typically occurs during the Central Finance (CFIN) process when there is a mismatch in the Chart of Accounts (CoA) or account mapping between the source system and the target system. This error indicates that the account category for a specific account does not match between the source and target systems.
  Cause:
  
  Chart of Accounts Mismatch: The account in the source system is mapped to a different category in the target system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be discrepancies in the configuration of the Chart of Accounts between the source and target systems.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the mapping of accounts was not done correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for accounts may not be consistent across the systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Mapping: Verify the mapping of accounts between the source and target systems. Ensure that the accounts in the source system are correctly mapped to the corresponding accounts in the target system.
  Review Chart of Accounts Configuration: Ensure that the Chart of Accounts is configured correctly in both systems. Check if the account categories are aligned.
  Adjust Master Data: If there are discrepancies in the master data, update the accounts in either the source or target system to ensure consistency.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like OBY6 (for Chart of Accounts) and OBD4 (for account mapping) to review and adjust the configurations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Central Finance for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Central Finance (CFIN): A solution that allows organizations to consolidate financial data from multiple systems into a central SAP S/4HANA system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing financial data and configurations in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the mismatch and ensuring proper configuration and mapping, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V123.