How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001097 - The functional area was changed from &1 to &2

FDC_POSTING_001097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 097

• Message text: The functional area was changed from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001097 - The functional area was changed from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001097 indicates that there has been a change in the functional area during the posting process. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when a document is being processed, and the functional area associated with the transaction has been altered.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A document is being posted with a functional area that differs from the one that was previously assigned to the same document or transaction.
  This can happen due to changes in configuration, such as updates to the functional area settings in the system or changes in the master data that affect the functional area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Details: Review the document you are trying to post. Ensure that the functional area is consistent throughout the document. If there are multiple line items, verify that they all have the same functional area.
  
  
  Review Master Data: