How To Fix FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG216 - Field &1 is missing in META source repository for operating concern &2

FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Field &1 is missing in META source repository for operating concern &2

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find the meta data information for the fields you are
trying to map. This is likely due to a recent change to the
characteristics/value fields not being reflected in the meta data
repository. Syncing mapping structure will solve the issue.

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?

Press the "Sync Structure" button on the top tool bar of the view
"Characteristics Mapping" or "Value Fields Mapping".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG216 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_COPA_MSG216 indicates that a required field is missing in the META source repository for a specific operating concern in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises during the data transfer or integration processes, particularly when working with the Central Finance (CFIN) scenario.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specific field in the metadata repository that is required for the operating concern specified in the error message. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The operating concern may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Data Elements: The required field may not have been defined or activated in the source system or the target system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, some elements may not have been included in the transport request.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the source