How To Fix F6166 - Fin.transaction &1 does not match fin.transaction &2 of top item

F6166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Fin.transaction &1 does not match fin.transaction &2 of top item

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must assign the same <DS:GLOS.financial_transaction>financial
transaction</> to all commitment items within a commitment item
hierarchy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6166 - Fin.transaction &1 does not match fin.transaction &2 of top item ?

  The SAP error message F6166 indicates a mismatch between financial transactions in a document. Specifically, it states that the financial transaction associated with a line item does not match the financial transaction of the top item in a hierarchy or grouping of items. This error typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or payment requests, where multiple line items are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Transaction Types: The financial transaction type for the line item does not correspond to the transaction type of the top item. This can happen if different transaction types are used for related items.
  Incorrect Document Structure: The document may have been structured incorrectly, leading to inconsistencies in the financial transactions.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the financial document can lead to mismatched transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain rules about how transactions should