How To Fix FINS_TDD002 - Distributed characteristics not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Distributed characteristics not found

What causes this issue?

In top down distribution, distributed characteristic is the
characteristic to which the data is distributed. There should be at
least one distributed characteristic 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?

Maintain the template accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_TDD002 - Distributed characteristics not found ?

  The SAP error message FINS_TDD002 ("Distributed characteristics not found") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting when the system is unable to find the necessary characteristics for distributed data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a report, data extraction, or when trying to post financial documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristics required for the transaction or report may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from identifying the necessary characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required characteristics.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes in the system configuration may have led to the removal or alteration of the required characteristics.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly implemented or may be missing necessary components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the financial module and ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and active.
  Data Validation: Perform a data validation check to ensure that the data is consistent and that all required fields are populated correctly.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the required characteristics.
  Review Recent Changes: If the error started occurring after a recent change or update, review those changes to identify any potential issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or report to identify any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the error is occurring and what characteristics are missing.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message FINS_TDD002.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module).
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.