How To Fix FINS_FI_DEFSUM070 - Archiving isn't necessary as Def. Sum. not available for S/4HANA Cloud

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_DEFSUM - Deferred Summarization

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Archiving isn't necessary as Def. Sum. not available for S/4HANA Cloud

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_DEFSUM070 - Archiving isn't necessary as Def. Sum. not available for S/4HANA Cloud ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_DEFSUM070 indicates that archiving is not necessary because the "Definitive Summary" (Def. Sum.) is not available for S/4HANA Cloud. This message typically arises in the context of financial data management and archiving processes within the SAP S/4HANA Cloud environment.
  Cause:
  
  No Definitive Summary Data: The primary cause of this error is that there is no definitive summary data available for archiving. This could be due to the fact that the data has not been generated or that it has already been archived or deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the generation of definitive summaries.
  System Limitations: In the S/4HANA Cloud environment, certain functionalities may be limited compared to on-premise solutions, which can affect the availability of definitive summaries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify if there is any definitive summary data available in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant financial documents or reports.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for definitive summaries are correctly set up. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help portal for specific guidelines on how to manage definitive summaries in S/4HANA Cloud.
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe that there should be definitive summary data available and you are still encountering this error, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights specific to your system configuration and data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in S/4HANA Cloud: Understand the archiving process in S/4HANA Cloud, as it may differ from traditional on-premise SAP systems.
  Financial Data Management: Familiarize yourself with how financial data is managed in S/4HANA Cloud, including the processes for generating and archiving definitive summaries.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or knowledge base articles that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and understand the context in which it occurs.