How To Fix FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF019 - No journal entry with reference key &1, &2, &3 exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF - Central Finance - External Interface (3rd Party)

• Message number: 019

• Message text: No journal entry with reference key &1, &2, &3 exists.

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find a journal entry with the respective reference key
that should be reversed.

System Response

The journal entry <ZH>cannot</> be reversed in the <LS>Central Finance
</> system.

How to fix this error?

Please check your report to extract the data or check, whether you have
open alerts in the <LS>SAP Application Interface Framework</> (SAP AIF)
monitor.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF019 - No journal entry with reference key &1, &2, &3 exists. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF019 indicates that the system could not find a journal entry corresponding to the reference key provided in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings, especially when dealing with the Central Finance (CFIN) module in SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Journal Entry: The most common cause is that the journal entry with the specified reference key does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The entry was never created.
  The entry was deleted or reversed.
  The reference key is incorrect or has been mistyped.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are using Central Finance, there may be issues with the data transfer from the source system to the Central Finance system. This could include:
  
  Incomplete data replication.
  Errors during the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Central Finance setup that prevent the proper mapping or posting of journal entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Reference Key: Check the reference key provided in the error message. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to an existing journal entry in the system.
  
  
  Check Source System: If you are using Central Finance, verify that the journal entry exists in the source system. You may need to check the logs or reports in the source system to confirm that the entry was created and transferred correctly.
  
  
  Data Replication Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for any errors or issues in the data replication process. Look for logs related to the Central Finance interface.
  
  
  Reprocess Data: If you find that the journal entry was not transferred correctly, you may need to reprocess the data. This can involve re-running the data transfer jobs or using specific transaction codes to reprocess the failed entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to Central Finance and the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or configuration checks.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or information.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to investigate journal entries.
  Central Finance Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Central Finance, including mapping settings and data transfer settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or Central Finance issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.