How To Fix FI596 - BS element &1/&2/&3 and corresp. budget object: attribute &4 is different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 596

• Message text: BS element &1/&2/&3 and corresp. budget object: attribute &4 is different

What causes this issue?

With the <DS:GLOS.3526B987AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>BS element</> &v1&/
&v2&/&v3& and the corresponding
<DS:GLOS.354F043503B61296E10000009B38F983>Budget element</> the
characteristics of the commitment item are different. The reason for
this is that you have deleted an account assignment item and have
created a summarization item with the same name.

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 want to transfer the change to the commitment item in Position
Management, execute a component matching.
Choose <LS>Extras -> Match components</>.
If the change is not to be transferred to Position Management, then
reverse the master data change of the commitment item in Funds
Management so as to regain the consistency of both components.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI596 - BS element &1/&2/&3 and corresp. budget object: attribute &4 is different ?

  The SAP error message FI596 indicates a discrepancy in the budget data related to a budget structure element. Specifically, it points out that the attribute of a budget object is different from what is expected. This error typically arises in the context of budget control in the SAP system, particularly when working with the Funds Management (FM) module.
  Cause:
  The error message FI596 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Budget Data: The budget object being referenced has attributes that do not match the expected values in the budget structure.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the budget structure or the budget object attributes in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying budget objects can lead to this error.
  Changes in Budget Structure: If the budget structure has been changed (e.g., attributes have been modified), existing budget objects may not align with the new structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI596 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Object Attributes:
  
  Review the attributes of the budget object (e.g., budget type, fund, commitment item) to ensure they are consistent with the expected values in the budget structure.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the budget structure in the Funds Management module. Ensure that the attributes defined in the configuration match those of the budget objects being used.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the budget object attributes in the relevant transactions (e.g., using transaction codes like FMBB for budget changes).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the budget structure and attributes to ensure compliance with the expected configurations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (for budget availability control) to analyze the budget and identify discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the budget transactions again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the Funds Management module, such as:
  
  FMBB: Change Budget
  FMAVCR01: Availability Control
  FMF1: Create Budget
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FI596 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to budget objects and structures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP Funds Management for further assistance.