How To Fix FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG018 - Cannot find source operating concern &1 related mapping information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG - Central Finance Profitability Analysis Message Class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cannot find source operating concern &1 related mapping information

What causes this issue?

Please ensure that the source system <(>&<)>v1& configuration has been
maintained. The table meta information for operating concern <(>&<)>v2&
is missing.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG018 - Cannot find source operating concern &1 related mapping information ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG018 indicates that the system cannot find the mapping information for a specified source operating concern in the context of the Controlling Profitability Analysis (COPA) during the Central Finance (CFIN) process. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or missing configuration related to the mapping of operating concerns between the source system and the Central Finance system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Mapping Configuration: The mapping for the operating concern in the Central Finance system may not be set up correctly or is missing entirely.
  Incorrect Operating Concern: The operating concern specified in the error message may not exist in the Central Finance system or may not be correctly defined in the source system.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer from the source system to the Central Finance system, leading to the inability to find the required mapping.
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings for the operating concern in the source system may not be consistent with those in the Central Finance system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the Central Finance configuration settings and verify that the mapping for the operating concern is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the source operating concern is mapped to the appropriate target operating concern in the Central Finance system.
  
  
  
  Verify Operating Concern:
  
  Check if the operating concern mentioned in the error message exists in both the source and Central Finance systems.
  Ensure that the operating concern is active and properly configured in both systems.
  
  
  
  Review Data Transfer Settings:
  
  Investigate the data transfer settings and ensure that the necessary data is being transferred correctly from the source system to the Central Finance system.
  Check for any errors or issues in the data transfer logs that may indicate problems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Central Finance and COPA for any specific configuration steps or troubleshooting tips that may apply to your scenario.
  
  
  
  Testing and Validation:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to validate that the mapping works correctly and that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring Central Finance and COPA.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CFIN for Central Finance configuration and KOB1 for COPA reporting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.