How To Fix FINS_TDD001 - Template &1 characteristics not found; check your template definition

FINS_TDD001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_TDD - Message Class for New Top Down Distribution

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Template &1 characteristics not found; check your template definition

What causes this issue?

No characteristic was found in the allocation template.

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 configuration of the allocation template and maintain the
mandatory characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_TDD001 - Template &1 characteristics not found; check your template definition ?

  The SAP error message FINS_TDD001 indicates that a specific template (identified by &1) is not properly defined or that its characteristics cannot be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial applications, particularly when dealing with templates for financial reporting or data entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Template Definition: The template you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Template Name: The name of the template you are referencing may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Deleted or Inactive Template: The template may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are supposed to be associated with the template are not defined or have been removed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the template.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code FINS_TDD or similar) to check if the template exists.
  Verify that the template is active