How To Fix FMBS164 - Multi-level part of posting address &1&2 is not in the hierarchy ID &3

FMBS164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Multi-level part of posting address &1&2 is not in the hierarchy ID &3

What causes this issue?

The posting address &v1&&v2& is not consistent with the posting address
definition in hierarchy ID &v3& of FM area/fiscal year/budget
structure/budget category &v4&. The posting address definition rule is
set as <ZK>All Addresses in Hierarchy are valid Posting Address</> or
<ZK>Only Leaf Addresses in Hierarchy are Valid Posting Address</>, but
the multi-level part of the posting address is not in the hierarchy.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Apply whichever of the following alternative solutions best suits your
requirements:
Change the posting address definition rule
Go to hierarchy ID maintenance transaction
<DS:TRAN.FMHIE_HIEID>FMHIE_HIEID</>, then change the definition rule of
the posting address in hierarchy ID &v3& of the FM area/fiscal
year/budget structure/budget category &v4&.
Change the posting address
Go to the hierarchy display transaction
<DS:TRAN.FMHIE_DISPLAY>FMHIE_DISPLAY</> to get the hierarchy nodes in
thehierarchy ID &v3& of the FM area/fiscal year/budget structure/budget
category &v4&. Select a node which is in the hierarchy as the
multi-level part of your posting address.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS164 - Multi-level part of posting address &1&2 is not in the hierarchy ID &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMBS164 indicates that there is an issue with the posting address in the context of a financial transaction. Specifically, it suggests that the multi-level part of the posting address you are trying to use is not found in the specified hierarchy ID. This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) or Controlling (CO) modules where hierarchical structures are used for budgetary control or cost allocation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Address: The posting address you are trying to use may not be correctly defined in the system or may not exist in the specified hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy ID you are referencing may not include the multi-level part of the posting address, or the hierarchy itself may not be properly configured.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the posting address or hierarchy ID being used.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations