How To Fix FSCY171 - You cannot change the separator after creating master data

FSCY171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSCY - Generation of Cover Pools - Flexible Master Data Structure

• Message number: 171

• Message text: You cannot change the separator after creating master data

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change the separator; however, there is at least one
master data record that was created using the subdivision function for
which a different separator is used.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

If possible, delete the master data with the separator that was already
used. Otherwise use the separator that you have used up until now.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FSCY171 - Details

• The SAP error message FSCY171, which states "You cannot change the separator after creating master data," typically occurs in the context of financial master data management, particularly when dealing with the configuration of data separators in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to change the separator (such as a decimal or thousands separator) in the system after master data has already been created. In SAP, certain configurations, including separators, are often set at the beginning of the data entry process and are not meant to be altered once data has been established. This is to maintain data integrity and consistency across the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for the separators in the relevant SAP module (e.g., Financial Accounting). Ensure that the settings are correct before creating any master data.
  
  
  Create New Master Data: If you need to change the separator,