How To Fix FI208 - FM-CO assgt binding and FM-PM detail acct assgt are mutually exclusive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 208

• Message text: FM-CO assgt binding and FM-PM detail acct assgt are mutually exclusive

What causes this issue?

You want to define that FM account assignments can be entered per
component and activity in a maintenance order.
This is, however, not possible because, as defined in this step, the FM
account assignments are to always be derived from the CO accounts.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you need the account assignment option at component and at activity
level in your organiziation, you must remove the <DS:DE.FM_COACC>FM-CO
Assignment Binding</>.
Please note that a consistent update of datasets between Controlling
and Funds Management is then, however, no longer guaranteed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI208 - FM-CO assgt binding and FM-PM detail acct assgt are mutually exclusive ?

  The SAP error message FI208 indicates a conflict between the assignment of funds management (FM) and controlling (CO) in the context of financial accounting. Specifically, it states that the assignment binding for FM-CO and the assignment for FM-PM (Project Management) detail accounts are mutually exclusive. This means that you cannot have both assignments active for the same account or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The error typically arises from a configuration issue where an account is set up to be used in both FM and PM, which is not allowed.
  Account Assignment: The account in question may have been assigned to both FM and PM in a way that creates a conflict.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require a specific assignment that is not compatible with the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account configuration in the SAP system (transaction codes like FS00 for G/L accounts).
  Check the settings for the account in question to see if it is assigned to both FM and PM. If so, you will need to decide which assignment is appropriate and remove the conflicting assignment.
  
  
  
  Adjust Assignment Settings:
  
  If the account needs to be used for FM, ensure that it is not assigned to PM, and vice versa.
  You may need to consult with your finance or controlling team to determine the correct configuration based on your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the correct account is being used and that it aligns with the intended financial management process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may have specific recommendations for your version.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Funds Management and Project Management to understand the implications of account assignments and how they interact.
  Consulting with Experts: If the issue persists, consider consulting with an SAP FI/CO consultant who can provide deeper insights into the configuration and help resolve the issue.
  
  By addressing the configuration conflict and ensuring that the account assignments are correctly set up, you should be able to resolve the FI208 error message.