How To Fix FMBGA031 - Identical PCO acct assgmts with different G/L accounts are not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBGA - Messages for Public-Owned Commercial Operations

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Identical PCO acct assgmts with different G/L accounts are not permitted

What causes this issue?

You want to post to several of the same account assignments of a
public- owned commercial operation (PCO) in one document using the same
tax number. However, this is not possible because you have entered
different G/L accounts.

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?

Select the same G/L account for all PCO account assignments.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBGA031 - Identical PCO acct assgmts with different G/L accounts are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FMBGA031 indicates that there are identical account assignments for a particular PCO (Project Controlling) account assignment, but they are associated with different General Ledger (G/L) accounts. This situation is not permitted in SAP, as it can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and project accounting.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Account Assignments: You may have multiple entries for the same account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order, project) but with different G/L accounts.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the same account assignment is incorrectly mapped to different G/L accounts.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to the same account assignment being linked to different G/L accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Entries:
  
  Check the account assignments in the relevant transaction (e.g., during the posting of a document).
  Use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to review the account assignments and G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Correct the Account Assignments:
  
  If you find that the same account assignment is linked to different G/L accounts, you will need to decide which G/L account is correct and make the necessary adjustments.
  You can change the G/L account in the relevant document or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the account assignments are correctly defined.
  Use transaction OBY6 to review the settings for account assignment categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling account assignments and G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and KSB1 for cost centers.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to account assignments and G/L accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMBGA031 error and ensure that your account assignments are correctly configured in SAP.