How To Fix FSBP_FS_ATTRIBUTES040 - Negative value &1 for number of children is not valid

FSBP_FS_ATTRIBUTES040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSBP_FS_ATTRIBUTES - Financial Services Specific Data

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Negative value &1 for number of children is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSBP_FS_ATTRIBUTES040 - Negative value &1 for number of children is not valid ?

  The SAP error message FSBP_FS_ATTRIBUTES040 indicates that there is a negative value for the number of children in a financial statement item, which is not valid. This error typically arises in the context of financial statement planning or reporting within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with financial statement versions or hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: A negative value may have been inadvertently entered in the configuration of financial statement items or hierarchies.
  Incorrect Configuration: The financial statement version or the structure of the financial statement may be incorrectly configured, leading to inconsistencies in the number of children.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or from a previous version of SAP, it may have introduced inconsistencies or errors.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may be incorrectly calculating or handling the number of children.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the financial statement version configuration in SAP