How To Fix FMCA_PSOB176 - Fact type with fixed units: Currency &1 <> &2 or unit &3 <> &4

FMCA_PSOB176 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Fact type with fixed units: Currency &1 <> &2 or unit &3 <> &4

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FMCA_PSOB176 - Details

• The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB176 indicates a mismatch in the units or currencies used in a financial transaction or posting. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is an inconsistency between the expected and actual units or currencies for a particular fact type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The error suggests that there is a discrepancy between the expected currency and the actual currency being used. For example, the system expects a certain currency (e.g., USD) but receives another (e.g., EUR).
  Unit Mismatch: Similarly, the error can occur if the system expects a specific unit of measure (e.g., pieces, hours) but receives a different one.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define how currencies and units are handled, and these may not align with the data being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to this mismatch, where