How To Fix FINS_CFIN_BC_V135 - Inconsistent Customizing for validation &1 &2; Attribute &3 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_BC_V - Business Configuration Validations

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Inconsistent Customizing for validation &1 &2; Attribute &3 is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have processed a customer-defined validation for configuration
object <(>&<)>1. The customizing of this validation is inconsistent. The
validation is defined with validation attribute <(>&<)>2 which is not
part of the configuration object data type defined for the assigned
configuration object <(>&<)>1.

System Response

The system stops processing the selected validations.

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

Change the customizing in such a way that the validation attribute is
part of the configuration object data type which is defined for the
assigned configuration object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V135 - Inconsistent Customizing for validation &1 &2; Attribute &3 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V135 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the customizing settings related to validation in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with the Central Finance (CFIN) functionality.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that there is an issue with the configuration of validation rules in the system. Specifically, it points to an invalid attribute that is being referenced in the validation process. The components of the error message can be broken down as follows:
  
  &1 &2: These placeholders usually represent the specific validation rule or configuration that is causing the issue.
  &3: This placeholder represents the invalid attribute that is not correctly defined or is missing in the customizing settings.
  
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Customizing: The validation rules may not be properly set up in the system, or there may be missing entries in the customizing tables.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the validation rules are trying to process.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant customizing settings for validations in the Financial Accounting or Controlling module.
  Verify that the validation rules are correctly defined and that all required attributes are present.
  
  
  
  Review Validation Rules:
  
  Use transaction code OB28 to review the validation rules. Check if the rules referenced in the error message are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the attributes used in the validation rules are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Attributes:
  
  Identify the attribute mentioned in the error message and check if it is defined in the relevant customizing tables.
  If the attribute is missing, you may need to create it or correct its definition.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate problems with the customizing settings.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant customizing settings or manually adjust them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific validation rules and attributes to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the validation process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring validations in Central Finance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any troubleshooting steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message FINS_CFIN_BC_V135.