How To Fix FI595 - Different categories in sender/receiver items &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 595

• Message text: Different categories in sender/receiver items &/&

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a commitment item as the receiver (&V2&) which has a
different item category from that of the sender (&V1&).
Note that carryforwards between items from different categories are
also possible by means of carryforward rules with a generic commitment
item in the sender and a specific commitment item in the receiver.

System Response

The commitment item categories for sender and receiver must match, that
is if the sender's commitment item has the category "Revenues", then
only a receiver which has also has a commitment item of the category
"Revenues" may be assigned.
With carryforward rules which can be used for reassigning documents,
you may not enter a summarization item as the receiver for an account
assignment item.

How to fix this error?

Only use commitment items as receivers which have the same category as
the sender.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI595 - Different categories in sender/receiver items &/& ?

  The SAP error message FI595, which states "Different categories in sender/receiver items," typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, particularly in the context of intercompany transactions or when dealing with different types of accounts. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the categories of the sender and receiver items in a financial transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Different Account Types: The sender and receiver accounts may belong to different categories (e.g., one is a customer account and the other is a vendor account).
  Inconsistent Document Types: The document types used for the sender and receiver may not be compatible.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow for the combination of the specified account types.
  Intercompany Transactions: If the transaction involves multiple company codes, the accounts may not be set up correctly for intercompany postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Types: Verify that the sender and receiver accounts are of compatible types. For example, ensure that both accounts are either customer accounts or vendor accounts.
  Review Document Types: Ensure that the document types used for the transaction are appropriate and compatible with each other.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to account types and document types. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Intercompany Settings: If the transaction is intercompany, ensure that the necessary settings for intercompany transactions are correctly configured in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB50 (Enter G/L Account Document) or FB01 (Post Document) to review the documents causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the transaction.
  Testing in Development: If changes are made to configuration or account settings, it is advisable to test these changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP FI consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.