How To Fix MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT158 - Consolidation version &1 does not exist.

MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Consolidation version &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT158 - Consolidation version &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT158 indicates that the consolidation version specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP, particularly when working with the Consolidation module (part of SAP Financials).
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Version: The consolidation version you are trying to access or use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect version number entered in the transaction or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified consolidation version.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the version may not have been properly transferred or set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code FBV0 for financial consolidation) and check if the version exists.
  You can also use transaction OB52 to check the periods and versions available.
  
  
  
  Create the Version:
  
  If the version does