How To Fix FMBAPI011 - Total amount after distribution (&1) differs from the original one (&2)

FMBAPI011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAPI - BAPI for Budgeting

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Total amount after distribution (&1) differs from the original one (&2)

What causes this issue?

The annual amount resulting from distribution (&V1&) differs from the
annual amount specified (&V2&).

System Response

Annual amount after distribution should be equal to the annual amount
specified.

How to fix this error?

Use distribution keys that do not result in an amount that is different
from the original annual amount.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAPI011 - Total amount after distribution (&1) differs from the original one (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FMBAPI011 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the total amount after distribution and the original amount in a financial transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial postings, particularly when using the Funds Management (FM) module in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the total amount calculated after a distribution process (such as budget distribution or allocation) does not match the original amount that was intended to be distributed. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Distribution Logic: The rules or logic used for distributing the budget may not be set up correctly, leading to an incorrect total.
  Manual Adjustments: If manual adjustments were made to the amounts after the distribution was processed, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Rounding Issues: Rounding differences in calculations can sometimes cause the total amounts to differ.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in entering amounts or distribution percentages can lead