How To Fix FINS_FI_SIF029 - There are differences in AA Customizing (Table: &1, "&2")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: There are differences in AA Customizing (Table: &1, "&2")

What causes this issue?

The system stores a snapshot of the project customizing tables when the
project status is set to <LS>Preparations Completed</>. In order to
complete the preparation phase, you have to manually change the project
status and set the preparation phase to completed.
After the data transfer in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FINS_MPROJ_COCKPIT>Cockpit: Implement Accounting Principle</>
is completed and has been confirmed, the system compares the stored
snapshot with the current customizing settings and tables in the system.
If differences are detected, this message appears because any
customizing changes made during data transfer could have caused data
inconsistencies in the target ledgers. It is important to check for
inconsistences before confirming the data transfer.
Note: If Asset Accounting is active, only the affected table names will
be listed here. Corresponding details such as the key values of changed
table entries, will be shown in message (FINS_FI_SIF, 033).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check if the Customizing changes reported by the system have caused data
inconsistencies in the target ledgers during data transfer.
It may be necessary to reset the entire project, including the step
<LS>Preparations Completed</>, in order to store a new customizing
snapshot and to run all activities of the project again.
For testing purposes, you can also adapt the message type of this
message using transaction
<DS:TRAN.OBA5>Message Control by User</>.
The application area of this message is 'FINS_FI_SIF'. If the message
type is 'I' (Info), 'W' (Warning) or 'S' (Success), you will be able to
set the project status to <LS>Data Transfer Confirmed</>.
It is not recommended to change the message type in productive systems.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF029 - There are differences in AA Customizing (Table: &1, "&2") ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF029 indicates that there are discrepancies in the Asset Accounting (AA) customizing settings. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies between the configuration settings in the system and the expected values in the relevant tables.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Customizing Settings: The settings in the Asset Accounting configuration may not match the expected values in the system. This can happen if changes were made to the configuration without proper adjustments in related areas.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Entries: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the customizing tables related to Asset Accounting, such as table T001B (Company Code) or TABA (Asset Classes).
  
  
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies if the transport did not include all necessary objects or if there were manual changes made after the transport.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the customizing settings across different environments (e.g., development, quality assurance, production), this can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Review the customizing settings in the Asset Accounting module. Compare the settings in the relevant tables (e.g., T001B, TABA) to ensure they are consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as OAOA (for Asset Classes) and OAYZ (for Company Code settings) to review and adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included. If needed, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the Asset Accounting module to identify and rectify any discrepancies. You can use transaction code OAAQ to perform a consistency check.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for Asset Accounting configuration, such as OAOA, OAYZ, and OAAQ.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FINS_FI_SIF029 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Asset Accounting configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the discrepancies causing the FINS_FI_SIF029 error message.