How To Fix FINS_CFIN_MAPPING085 - Enter a logical system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Enter a logical system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_MAPPING085 - Enter a logical system ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_MAPPING085 typically indicates that a logical system has not been defined or is missing in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) configuration. This error often arises during the mapping process in Central Finance, where the system requires a logical system to be specified for the source system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical System: The logical system for the source system has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for Central Finance may not have been completed correctly, leading to the absence of a logical system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the logical system might not have been included or properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Logical System:
  
  Go to transaction SCC4 to check if the logical system is defined.
  If it is not defined, you can create a new logical system by going to transaction SALE and navigating to:
  
  Tools -> ALE -> Logical Systems -> Define Logical System.
  
  
  Ensure that the logical system name follows the naming conventions and is unique.
  
  
  
  Assign Logical System:
  
  After defining the logical system, you need to assign it to the appropriate client. This can be done in the same area where you defined the logical system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the Central Finance configuration settings in transaction CFIN or through the relevant IMG path to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Ensure that the source system is correctly configured and that the logical system is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects and that the logical system is correctly set up in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the mapping process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCC4: To manage logical systems.
  SALE: To configure ALE settings.
  CFIN: To access Central Finance configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Central Finance for detailed steps on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_CFIN_MAPPING085 error and successfully enter a logical system in your Central Finance configuration.