How To Fix FINS_CFIN_MAPPING018 - You can generate a CSV file template for key mapping entities only.

FINS_CFIN_MAPPING018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_MAPPING - Central Finance: Messages for Mapping

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You can generate a CSV file template for key mapping entities only.

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to generate a template for value mapping functions or
codes, such as company code, business area or country code.

System Response

This is <ZH>not</> supported with the <LS>Central Finance</> mapping
tool.

How to fix this error?

Select only key mapping entities, such as customer ID or G/L account for
generating a CSV file template.
You can still display or download mappings for value mapping entities.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_MAPPING018 - You can generate a CSV file template for key mapping entities only. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_MAPPING018 indicates that you are trying to generate a CSV file template for key mapping entities, but the system is unable to do so because the operation is not applicable to the current context or the entities you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Entity Type: The error may occur if you are attempting to generate a CSV template for an entity that is not classified as a key mapping entity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that restrict the generation of CSV templates for certain entities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Limitations: The system may have limitations on the types of entities for which CSV templates can be generated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entity Type: Ensure that you are trying to generate the CSV template for a valid key mapping entity. Refer to the documentation or configuration settings to confirm