How To Fix FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE007 - Central characteristic &1 for scenario &2 not found in source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE - Central Finance Message Class

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Central characteristic &1 for scenario &2 not found in source system

What causes this issue?

The central system cannot find the central characteristic &V1& for the
scenario &V2& in the source system. When you define a scenario and you
choose to derive the central characteristic from a source object
category, the source object must contain a source characteristic that
matches the central characteristic.

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?

Deselect the <LS>Derive from Source</> checkbox .
Alternatively, add the characteristic to the source object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE007 - Central characteristic &1 for scenario &2 not found in source system ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE007 indicates that a central characteristic (like a cost center, profit center, or other key figures) for a specific scenario is not found in the source system during the Central Finance (CFIN) process. This typically occurs when data is being transferred from a non-SAP system or another SAP system to the Central Finance system, and the required characteristic is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The central characteristic (e.g., cost center, profit center) does not exist in the source system. This could be due to data not being created or activated in the source system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration in the Central Finance system may not be aligned with the source system, leading to discrepancies in the expected data.
  Data Replication Issues: There may be issues with the data replication process, causing the required characteristics not to be transferred correctly.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of characteristics between the source system and the Central Finance system may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the central characteristic exists in the source system. If it does not, create the necessary master data in the source system.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in the Central Finance system are correct and aligned with the source system. This includes checking the settings for the relevant scenarios.
  Data Replication Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for any errors in the data replication process. Ensure that the data is being replicated correctly from the source system to the Central Finance system.
  Mapping Verification: Check the mapping settings in the Central Finance configuration to ensure that the characteristics are correctly mapped between the source and Central Finance systems.
  Re-run Data Transfer: After addressing the above issues, re-run the data transfer process to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CFIN for Central Finance configuration and SLG1 for application logs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Central Finance for best practices and troubleshooting steps related to master data and data replication.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.