How To Fix FINS_FI_POSTING_IF020 - Custom field mapping error

FINS_FI_POSTING_IF020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_POSTING_IF - Posting Interface Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Custom field mapping error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_POSTING_IF020 - Custom field mapping error ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_POSTING_IF020 typically indicates a custom field mapping error during the posting process in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error often arises when there is a mismatch or an issue with the mapping of custom fields between the source data and the target structure in the posting interface.
  Causes:
  
  Field Mapping Issues: The custom fields in the source data may not be correctly mapped to the corresponding fields in the target structure.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the fields in the source and target structures may not match, leading to conversion errors.
  Missing Fields: Required fields in the target structure may be missing from the source data.
  Custom Logic Errors: If there is custom logic implemented for field mapping, it may contain errors or may not handle certain scenarios correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the Customizing settings for the FI module can lead to mapping errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Mapping: Review