How To Fix FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE201 - Scenario &1 cannot be changed due to the existing mapping data

FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE - Central Finance Message Class

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Scenario &1 cannot be changed due to the existing mapping data

What causes this issue?

You cannot change the scenario as mapping data already exists.

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?

If you want to change the configuration of this scenario, try one of the
following options:
Change the mapping data for this scenario using the <LS>Central Finance
Mapping Entry</> (<ZK>CFIN_MAPPING)</> transaction.
Activate this scenario again to regenerate the mapping table.
Delete this scenario and create a new one.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE201 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE201 typically occurs in the context of Central Finance (CFIN) when there is an attempt to change a scenario that has existing mapping data associated with it. This error indicates that the scenario you are trying to modify cannot be changed because it is linked to existing mapping configurations that are already in place.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Mapping Data: The primary cause of this error is that the scenario you are trying to change has already been mapped to certain financial data or processes. This mapping is crucial for the Central Finance system to function correctly, as it ensures that data from different systems is correctly aligned and processed.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity and consistency, which means that if there are existing mappings, the system will not allow changes that could potentially disrupt the established data flow or relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Mappings: Before attempting to change the scenario, review