How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY170 - Cust. adap. found on FSV &1 in BB &2 of Sol. &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Cust. adap. found on FSV &1 in BB &2 of Sol. &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY170 - Cust. adap. found on FSV &1 in BB &2 of Sol. &3. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY170 typically indicates that there is a custom adaptation found on a Financial Statement Version (FSV) in a specific Business Area (BB) of a Solution (Sol). This error is often related to the configuration of financial statements in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  Cause:
  
  Custom Adaptation: The error suggests that there is a custom adaptation or modification in the Financial Statement Version that is not compatible with the standard settings or expectations of the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the Financial Statement Version is configured, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the Business Area or Solution that are causing the error to be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Custom Adaptations: Check the custom adaptations made to the Financial Statement Version. Ensure that they are correctly configured and compatible with the standard settings.
  Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the Financial Statement Version and verify that all necessary fields and settings are correctly filled out.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: If changes are made, test the Financial Statement Version to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as OB58 for managing Financial Statement Versions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SMB/UTILITY170 for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.