How To Fix FINS_CFIN_BC_V128 - Override derivation indicator for CoA/account &2 matches in source/target

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_BC_V - Business Configuration Validations

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Override derivation indicator for CoA/account &2 matches in source/target

What causes this issue?

The Override Internal Item Categ. Derivation indicator for document
splitting matches between source and target system.
company code in source system is: &V1&
chart of account and G/L account in target system is: &V2&
Indicator in both systems is (X= set / blank = not set) : &V3&

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V128 - Override derivation indicator for CoA/account &2 matches in source/target ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V128 typically occurs in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) module when there is an issue with the derivation of the account assignment in the Central Finance system. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the derivation indicator for the Chart of Accounts (CoA) and account mapping between the source system and the target system.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the override derivation indicator for the Chart of Accounts and account matches in both the source and target systems. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The mapping configuration between the source and target systems may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in account derivation.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate entries in the mapping table for the same account or CoA, causing ambiguity in the derivation process.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the source system may not align with the target system, leading to conflicts in how accounts are derived.
  Missing Mapping: If there is no clear mapping defined for certain accounts, the system may not know how to derive the correct account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the Central Finance configuration settings and review the mapping for the Chart of Accounts and accounts.
  Ensure that the mapping is correctly defined and that there are no duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Review Derivation Rules:
  
  Check the derivation rules set up in the Central Finance system. Make sure that the rules are correctly defined and do not conflict with each other.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that the data in the source system is consistent with the target system. Look for any discrepancies in account numbers or CoA definitions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Override Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the override settings for the derivation indicator to ensure that the correct account is being derived.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not occur again. Monitor the logs for any additional errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Central Finance and account mapping for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Central Finance configuration, such as CFIN_MAINTAIN_MAPPINGS or CFIN_MAINTAIN_DERIVATION.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.