How To Fix FMCE321 - Category &2 of derived cover group &3 is not consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Category &2 of derived cover group &3 is not consistent

What causes this issue?

The derived cover group &V3& for the source budget address &V4& has the
<DS:DE.FMCE_CGAUTOIND>cover group category</>&V2&, which is different
from the selected cover group category &V1&.

System Response

The budget address &V4& cannot be added to the target cover group &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Change the derivation strategy to make sure the selected cover group
category is the same as the category of the target cover group.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCE321 - Category &2 of derived cover group &3 is not consistent ?

  The SAP error message FMCE321 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the derived cover group within the Funds Management (FM) module. This error typically arises when there are issues with the configuration or data integrity related to the cover groups used in budgetary control.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The derived cover group may not be properly configured or may have been changed without updating related settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the underlying data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Assignment: The category assigned to the derived cover group may not match the expected values or may not be properly linked to the relevant budget or funds.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) that are not reflected in the derived cover group can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the derived cover group in the Funds Management module. Ensure that all settings are consistent and correctly defined.
  Validate Data: Run consistency checks on the relevant master data and transaction data to identify any discrepancies. Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for budgetary control) to check for inconsistencies.
  Review Assignments: Ensure that the category assigned to the derived cover group is correct and that it aligns with the expected values in the system.
  Update Master Data: If there have been changes to master data, ensure that these changes are reflected in the derived cover group settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Funds Management for any specific guidance on resolving this error.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the FM module, such as FMAVCR01 (for budget checks) and FMBB (for budget transfers).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FMCE321 for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the FMCE321 error in your SAP system.