How To Fix FINS_CFIN_MAPPING073 - Field &1 must have mapping entity &2 but not &3

FINS_CFIN_MAPPING073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Field &1 must have mapping entity &2 but not &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_MAPPING073 - Field &1 must have mapping entity &2 but not &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_MAPPING073 typically occurs in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) module when there is an issue with the mapping of fields between the source system and the Central Finance system. The error message indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) is expected to have a mapping entity (denoted as &2), but it currently has a different value (denoted as &3).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Mapping Configuration: The mapping configuration for the field in question may not be set up correctly. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the mapping tables or settings in the Central Finance system.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being transferred from the source system may not conform to the expected values defined in the mapping configuration.
  Changes in Source System: If there have been changes in the source system (like changes in field values or mapping entities), it may lead to discrepancies in the expected mapping