How To Fix FICUSTOM089 - Transfer posting of a grant could lead to inconsistencies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Transfer posting of a grant could lead to inconsistencies

What causes this issue?

You are trying to reassign the receivable of a document.
This can lead to inconsistencies between Financial Accounting and Grants
Management because the corresponding account assignment changes cannot
be made here. Similarly, all follow-on postings would be made to the old
account assignment in Grants Management.

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?

You have the following options:
You can make appropriate transfer postings in Financial Accounting.This
is the recommended course of action.
You can reverse the affected documents and then make the postings using
the correct account assignment.
You can deactivate this message.
<ZH>Note</>
Note that inconsistencies can arise between the Funds Management data
and the FI data in this case. We therefore advise <ZH>against</>
deactivating this message.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM089 - Transfer posting of a grant could lead to inconsistencies ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM089 indicates that there is a potential inconsistency that could arise from a transfer posting of a grant. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with grants and their associated postings.
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data related to the grant may not be consistent across different documents or postings. This could be due to missing or incorrect information in the grant master data or related financial documents.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the transfer may not be open or may not align with the grant's validity period.
  
  
  Grant Status: The status of the grant may not allow for transfer postings. For example, if the grant is closed or in a status that does not permit further postings, this error may occur.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the transfer posting from being executed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Grant Data: Review the grant master data and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. Look for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  
  
  Verify Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transfer posting. You can check this in the financial accounting settings.
  
  
  Review Grant Status: Check the status of the grant to ensure that it is open for postings. If the grant is closed, you may need to reopen it or create a new grant for further postings.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect that the issue is related to configuration, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the settings related to grant management and transfer postings.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to the grant data or configuration, perform a test transfer posting to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to grant management and transfer postings for best practices and guidelines.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.