How To Fix FINS_PRED018 - Accounting notification doesn't exist for source document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_PRED - SFIN: Messages for Predictive Accounting

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Accounting notification doesn't exist for source document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_PRED018 - Accounting notification doesn't exist for source document &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_PRED018 indicates that there is no accounting notification available for the specified source document. This error typically arises in the context of financial processes, particularly when dealing with accounting documents or transactions that require notifications for further processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Notification: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find an accounting notification associated with the source document (indicated by &1). This could be due to:
  
  The notification was not created or was deleted.
  The source document is not correctly linked to an accounting notification.
  The document may not have been processed correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the creation or retrieval of notifications.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect document types or missing entries in related tables.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Notification Creation: Verify if the accounting notification for the source document has been created. You can