How To Fix FINS_CNTACT003 - No accunting scope items maintained, table &1 is empty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CNTACT - Message Accounting Principle Violation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No accunting scope items maintained, table &1 is empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CNTACT003 - No accunting scope items maintained, table &1 is empty. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CNTACT003 indicates that there are no accounting scope items maintained in the specified table, which is causing the system to be unable to process certain financial transactions. This error typically arises in the context of SAP S/4HANA Finance or related modules where accounting scope items are essential for financial reporting and transaction processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary accounting scope items have not been configured in the system. This could be due to incomplete implementation or setup of the financial module.
  Empty Table: The specific table mentioned in the error message is empty, meaning that no records have been created or maintained for the accounting scope items.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from a legacy system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing records.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the accounting scope items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the accounting scope items are properly defined and maintained. This can typically be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation and ensure that the necessary accounts are set up.
  
  
  
  Maintain Table Entries:
  
  If the table is indeed empty, you will need to create the necessary entries. This can often be done through transaction codes like OBD2 (for maintaining accounting scope items) or similar depending on your specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly. You may need to re-run the migration for the accounting scope items.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to view and maintain the accounting scope items. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on maintaining accounting scope items.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2, FS00 (for G/L account master data), and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FINS_CNTACT003 and ensure that the necessary accounting scope items are maintained in your SAP system.