How To Fix FINS_FI_SIF003 - Simulation mode: &1 items would be deleted in table &2 for ledger &3

FINS_FI_SIF003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_SIF - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Subsequent Implementation of Functions

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Simulation mode: &1 items would be deleted in table &2 for ledger &3

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FINS_FI_SIF003 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF003 indicates that during a simulation run, the system has identified that a certain number of items (denoted by &1) would be deleted from a specific table (denoted by &2) for a particular ledger (denoted by &3). This message typically arises in the context of financial processes, such as closing operations or data adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The system may be trying to delete entries that are no longer valid or that violate data integrity rules.
  Configuration Settings: There may be settings in the financial configuration that dictate how data is handled during simulations.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the ledger may be inconsistent or not aligned with the expected structure, leading to potential deletions.
  Simulation Mode: The message is specifically related to simulation mode, meaning that the system is not executing the deletions but is indicating what would happen if the process were to be executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Simulation Results: Analyze