How To Fix FKK_PDC042 - Entry for the business area is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_PDC - FI-CA: Postdated Checks

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Entry for the business area is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The CO data (business area and profit center) is copied from the check
lot. Therefore, do not enter a business area here.

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?

Either enter the business area, or select that CO data is copied from
the check lot.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_PDC042 - Entry for the business area is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message FKK_PDC042 indicates that there is an inconsistency related to the business area in the context of the contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or missing information regarding the business area in the relevant financial documents or master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Area: The business area may not be defined for the relevant master data (e.g., customer, vendor, or contract account).
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between different documents or master records, such as a business area being defined in one place but not in another.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for business areas in the FI-CA module may not be set up correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be missing or incorrect business area assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the business area is correctly assigned in the relevant master data