How To Fix FICUSTOM036 - The G/L account & is different to the FM G/L account assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 036

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

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a line item and have already entered a G/L account.
Your FM area is set in such a way that G/L accounts are assigned to
certain FM account assignments. The G/L account entered does not suit
the FM account assignment specified.

How to fix this error?

Check the <DS:GLOS.FM account assignment>FM account assignment</>
entered and the G/L account.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM036 - The G/L account & is different to the FM G/L account assignment ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM036 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 in scenarios where you are trying to post a transaction that involves both financial accounting and funds management, and the system detects that the G/L account being used does not correspond to the expected FM G/L account.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The G/L account may not be properly configured in the Funds Management settings. Each G/L account should have a corresponding FM account assignment.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The G/L account being used in the transaction may not be assigned to the correct FM account in the system.
  Posting to the Wrong Account: The transaction may be attempting to post to a G/L account that is not intended for FM postings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the G/L account or the FM account may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 to check the configuration of the G/L account.
  Ensure that the G/L account is correctly assigned to the appropriate FM account.
  
  
  
  Verify FM Account Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code FMX1 or FMX2 to check the FM account assignments for the G/L account.
  Make sure that the FM account assignment is correctly set up and corresponds to the G/L account being used.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Details:
  
  Double-check the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that you are using the correct G/L account that is intended for FM postings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in Funds Management to ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  FMX1: Create FM Account Assignment
  FMX2: Change FM Account Assignment
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display (to check postings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Funds Management and G/L account configuration for detailed guidance on setting up accounts correctly.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify G/L and FM account settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICUSTOM036 error and ensure that your G/L and FM account assignments are correctly aligned.