How To Fix MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT167 - &1: Mapping item &2 was deleted.

MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 167

• Message text: &1: Mapping item &2 was deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT167 - &1: Mapping item &2 was deleted. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT167 typically indicates that a mapping item has been deleted in the context of financial consolidation or master data maintenance. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with financial data mappings in SAP Financial Consolidation (FC) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC).
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A mapping item that is referenced in a process (like a data load, report, or consolidation) has been deleted from the system.
  The system is trying to access or utilize a mapping that no longer exists, leading to inconsistencies in the data processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Deleted Mapping Item:
  
  Check the details of the error message to identify which mapping item (&2) has been deleted.
  Review the mapping configuration in the relevant application (e.g., BPC or FC) to confirm the deletion.
  
  
  
  Restore or Recreate the Mapping:
  
  If the mapping item was deleted unintentionally, you