How To Fix MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT057 - You cannot use both role &1 and target attribute &2.

MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT - Message Class for Additional Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 057

• Message text: You cannot use both role &1 and target attribute &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT057 - You cannot use both role &1 and target attribute &2. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT057 indicates that there is a conflict between a role and a target attribute in your configuration. Specifically, it states that you cannot use both the specified role (&1) and the target attribute (&2) simultaneously in the context of your financial data management or master data maintenance.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  There is a configuration issue in the master data settings, where a role is incompatible with the target attribute.
  The system is trying to apply both a specific role and a target attribute that cannot coexist due to business rules or system constraints.
  There may be a misunderstanding in the setup of roles and attributes, leading to conflicting definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Role and Attribute Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the roles and target attributes in your SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no