How To Fix ISSR204 - FI-SL totals table & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 204

• Message text: FI-SL totals table & not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR204 - FI-SL totals table & not defined ?

  The SAP error message ISSR204 typically indicates an issue related to the Financial Statement (FI-SL) totals table not being defined or not being properly configured in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with financial reporting or when trying to access or generate financial statements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The FI-SL totals table may not be defined in the system configuration. This can happen if the necessary settings for the financial statement version or the associated totals table have not been completed.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the financial statement version or the associated parameters that lead to the system not being able to find the totals table.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete definitions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the totals table, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Financial Statement (FI-SL) in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the totals table is defined correctly. You can check this in the transaction code OB58 (for financial statement versions) and ensure that the relevant totals table is assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Totals Table:
  
  If the totals table is not defined, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Financial Statement > Define Financial Statement Versions.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Statement Version:
  
  Ensure that the financial statement version you are using is correctly set up and that it references the correct totals table.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the financial statement and the associated totals table. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to FI-SL configuration for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB58 (Define Financial Statement Versions), S_ALR_87012301 (Financial Statement), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message ISSR204. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI-SL configurations.