How To Fix FINS_CFIN_GEN003 - You cannot use Central Finance if Extended Amount Length is active.

FINS_CFIN_GEN003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_GEN - Central Finance - General messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You cannot use Central Finance if Extended Amount Length is active.

What causes this issue?

You have activated <LS>Extended Amount Length</> in the Customizing
activity <LS>Activate Extended Fields</>. This is <ZH>not</> supported
together with <LS>Central Finance</>. For details please check SAP Note
2643282.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

To view the configuration settings for <LS>Extended Amount Length</> you
can navigate to the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FLE_TOPIC_SWITCH>Activate Extended Fields</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_GEN003 - You cannot use Central Finance if Extended Amount Length is active. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_GEN003 indicates that Central Finance cannot be used because the Extended Amount Length feature is active in your system. This feature is typically used to allow for larger amounts in financial transactions, but it is not compatible with Central Finance.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the Extended Amount Length setting is enabled in your SAP system. Central Finance requires a specific configuration for handling amounts, and having the Extended Amount Length active conflicts with this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you will need to deactivate the Extended Amount Length feature in your SAP system. Here are the general steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the current settings for your company code.
  Look for the "Extended Amount Length" setting.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Extended Amount Length:
  
  If it is active, you will need to deactivate it. This can typically be done in the same configuration area (OBY6).
  Note that deactivating this feature