How To Fix FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE003 - Enter source characteristic &1 for scenario &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE - Central Finance Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter source characteristic &1 for scenario &2

What causes this issue?

Validation failed as the mandatory source characteristic &V1& is missing
for the scenario &V2&.

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?

Enter the missing characteristics for the source object category used in
your scenario.
The following source object categories must include at least one of the
listed characteristics:
Production Order
This object category must include the characteristics <LB>AUART</>,
<LB>WERKS</>, and <LB>MATNR</>.
In Central Finance, a source production order is mapped to a central
product cost collector. The system derives the mandatory characteristics
for the product cost collector from production order. As a result, you
must also include the characteristics for the product cost collector in
the production order.
Product Cost Collector
Possible characteristics for this object category include the following:
Production version
The characteristic for production version is <LB>VERID</>.
Planning plant
The characteristic for planning plant is <LB>PWERK</>.
BOM/routing
The characteristics for BOM/routing are <LB>STLAN</>, <LB>STLAL</>,
<LB>PLNTY</>, <LB>PLNNR</>, and <LB>PLNAL</>. If you choose to enter the
characteristics for BOM/routing, you must enter all 5 of these
characteristics.
Internal Order
Possible characteristics for this object category include <LB>AUART</>,
<LB>WERKS</>, <LB>BUKRS</>, <LB>GSBER</>, <LB>ASTKZ</>, or <LB>TXJCD</>.
Maintenance Order
Possible characteristics for this object category include <LB>AUART</>,
<LB>WERKS</>, <LB>BUKRS</>, or <LB>VAPLZ</>.
Quality Management Order
Possible characteristics for this object category include <LB>AUART</>,
<LB>WERKS</>, or <LB>KOKRS</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE003 - Enter source characteristic &1 for scenario &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE003 typically occurs in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) module when there is an issue with the configuration of source characteristics for a specific scenario. This error indicates that a required source characteristic has not been entered for the specified scenario.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source characteristic for the specified scenario has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping of source characteristics to the target system.
  Data Transfer Issues: The data being transferred from the source system to the Central Finance system may not have the required characteristics defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Central Finance configuration settings in your SAP system.
  Verify that the source characteristics for the specified scenario are correctly defined.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the configuration is active.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping settings between the source system and the Central Finance system.
  Ensure that the source characteristics are correctly mapped to the corresponding target characteristics.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being transferred from the source system to ensure that it includes the necessary source characteristics.
  If the data is missing required fields, you may need to adjust the data extraction or transformation process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Central Finance to understand the specific requirements for the scenario you are working with.
  Look for any notes or updates related to the error message in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Monitor the logs for any additional errors or warnings that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Central Finance configuration, such as CFIN or SPRO, to access the necessary settings.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE003 in your SAP Central Finance implementation.