How To Fix FINS_TDD004 - Value field of reference tracing factor not found

FINS_TDD004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Value field of reference tracing factor not found

What causes this issue?

The message is raised only when reference base indicator is selected and
value fields not found.
If the indicator of reference base is selected, the system will use each
individual value field as the reference for distributing the values of
that value field. For example, the field "Revenue" in the reference data
determines how the values in the field "Revenue" of your plan data are
distributed.

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?

Currently, value fields of Top-Down Distribution scenario are maintained
in class method: 'CL_FINS_TDD_CONFIG_MANAGER->IF_FINS_TDD_CONFIG_MANAGER
~GET_VALUEFLD_ATTR'.
Check if the logic is valid and execute again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_TDD004 - Value field of reference tracing factor not found ?

  The SAP error message FINS_TDD004 indicates that a value field of a reference tracing factor is not found. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the tracing of values in the context of financial accounting or controlling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The value field that is being referenced in the tracing factor may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables or incorrect settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables that are supposed to hold the value fields.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be aligned with the standard configurations, leading to this error.
  Version Issues: Sometimes, the error can arise due to version mismatches or updates that have not been applied correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
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