How To Fix FMCF717 - Different receiver addresses in the budget categories

FMCF717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Different receiver addresses in the budget categories

What causes this issue?

You are using an <DS:DE.FM_PROFIL>update profile</>, in which the budget
categories (payment and commitment budget) are updated.
You activated the manual selection of the receiver account assignment.
In the <DS:DE.FM_PROCESS_DIALOG>process with dialog</>, you selected
different receiver account assignments in the budget categories for the
document &V1& item &V2&.

System Response

The same account assignment must be selected in both budget categories.

How to fix this error?

Choose the same receiver account assignment in both budget categories
for document &V1& item &V2&.

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 FMCF717 - Different receiver addresses in the budget categories ?

  The SAP error message FMCF717, which states "Different receiver addresses in the budget categories," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budget categories that have different receiver addresses. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying budget entries or when performing budget checks.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Receiver Addresses: The budget categories being processed have different receiver addresses (e.g., different cost centers, internal orders, or other account assignments).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the budget categories that do not align, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when assigning budget categories or receiver addresses can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCF717 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Categories: Review the budget categories involved in the transaction. Ensure that they have consistent receiver addresses. If they are supposed to be