How To Fix FMBS165 - Posting address definition is not specified in hierarchy ID &1

FMBS165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Posting address definition is not specified in hierarchy ID &1

What causes this issue?

The posting address definition rule must be maintained in the hierarchy
ID. You have not specified such a rule in hierarchy ID &v1& of the FM
area/fiscal year/budget structure/budget category &v2&.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Specify a posting address definition rule in hierarchy ID &v1& of the FM
area/fiscal year/budget structure/budget category &v2& by running
transaction <DS:TRAN.FMHIE_HIEID>FMHIE_HIEID</>.

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 FMBS165 - Posting address definition is not specified in hierarchy ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMBS165, which states "Posting address definition is not specified in hierarchy ID &1," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is an issue with the configuration of the posting address in the hierarchy for budgetary control.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The posting address for the specified hierarchy ID has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the hierarchy was created but not fully configured.
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy ID: The hierarchy ID referenced in the error message may not exist or may not be correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the posting address definitions.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings related to the Funds Management module.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMBS165 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
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