How To Fix FINS_FI_CLS021 - Field &1 is not in the whitelist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_CLS - Messages used for the impairments and FXs

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Field &1 is not in the whitelist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS021 - Field &1 is not in the whitelist ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS021 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not included in the whitelist for a particular operation or process. This typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes or data validation checks within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Whitelisted: The field in question is not part of the predefined set of fields that are allowed for the operation you are trying to perform. This is often a security or data integrity measure to ensure that only certain fields can be modified or accessed during specific processes.
  Configuration Issues: The whitelist may not have been properly configured to include the necessary fields for your business process.
  Custom Development: If there are custom fields or modifications in your SAP system, they may not have been added to the whitelist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Whitelist Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the whitelist in the relevant SAP module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Ensure that the field you are trying to access or modify is included in the whitelist.
  
  
  
  Modify Whitelist:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can add the field to the whitelist. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigating to the section that manages whitelists for the financial closing process.
  Adding the field to the list.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with. There may be specific instructions or considerations for managing whitelists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific context of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial closing and configuration (e.g., OB52 for fiscal year variant, OBA7 for document types).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access or modify the fields in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.