How To Fix FI231 - G/L account & is different to your FM G/L account assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 231

• Message text: G/L account & is different to your FM G/L account assignment

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a line item and you have entered a G/L account for
this. There are already binding G/L account assignments in FM account
assignments.
The G/L account you have entered is not allowed with regard to the
existing G/L account assignments.

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?

Change either the FM account assignment or the G/L account.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI231 - G/L account & is different to your FM G/L account assignment ?

  The SAP error message FI231 indicates that there is a mismatch between the General Ledger (G/L) account and the Funds Management (FM) G/L account assignment. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves both financial accounting and funds management, and the G/L account you are using is not properly configured to work with the specified FM account assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The G/L account may not be assigned to the correct FM account assignment category in the system.
  Account Assignment: The G/L account being used may not be set up to allow for FM account assignments, or it may be set up for a different FM area.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require a specific G/L account that is not compatible with the FM account assignment being used.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the G/L account or the FM account may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00) and verify that the account is correctly configured for FM.
  Ensure that the account is assigned to the correct FM area and that the account assignment category is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review FM Account Assignment:
  
  Check the FM account assignment being used in the transaction. Ensure that it corresponds to the correct G/L account.
  Make sure that the FM account assignment is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Type:
  
  If the transaction type requires a specific G/L account, ensure that you are using the correct account that is compatible with the FM account assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI/CO or FM consultant to ensure that the configuration aligns with your organization's financial processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00 (G/L Account Master Data)
  FMX1 (Create FM Account Assignment)
  FMX2 (Change FM Account Assignment)
  FMX3 (Display FM Account Assignment)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring G/L accounts and FM account assignments.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI and FM modules for further assistance.