How To Fix FINS_FI_DEFSUM028 - The number of entries in ACDOCA would be reduced by &1.

FINS_FI_DEFSUM028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_DEFSUM - Deferred Summarization

• Message number: 028

• Message text: The number of entries in ACDOCA would be reduced by &1.

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FINS_FI_DEFSUM028 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FI_DEFSUM028 indicates that a certain operation would lead to a reduction in the number of entries in the ACDOCA table (the Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA). This typically occurs during processes like data aggregation or summarization, where the system is trying to consolidate multiple line items into fewer entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system detects that the operation you are trying to perform (such as a financial statement, report generation, or data extraction) would result in a reduction of entries in the ACDOCA table. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Aggregation: The operation may be attempting to summarize data that would lead to a loss of detail.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the operation from being completed without losing entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the system for summarization or reporting may not be correctly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can