How To Fix FMBWB016 - Data not consistent with Customizing settings

FMBWB016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBWB - Budgeting Workbench

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Data not consistent with Customizing settings

What causes this issue?

The document contains data which is not consistent with current
Customizing settings.
For example, the document contains no information for the fund, but the
fund is active.

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?

Customizing settings should normally not be changed after a document has
been created. Ensure that it is relevant to change (preposted document)
or to create (reversal document) a document that corresponds to the old
settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMBWB016 - Details

• The SAP error message FMBWB016 indicates that there is a data inconsistency between the data being processed and the Customizing settings in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial management, particularly when dealing with budgetary control or funds management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The Customizing settings for budgetary control or funds management may not align with the data being processed. This could be due to changes in configuration that have not been reflected in the master data or transaction data.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data (such as funds centers, cost centers, or internal orders) may not be set up correctly or may be missing altogether.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect values or missing fields that do not comply with the Customizing settings.
  
  
  Changes in Organizational Structure: If there have been recent