How To Fix FMCHAIN013 - Starting optional check: Account Assignments consistency

FMCHAIN013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCHAIN - Extension about documents chain

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Starting optional check: Account Assignments consistency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCHAIN013 - Starting optional check: Account Assignments consistency ?

  The SAP error message FMCHAIN013 indicates that there is an issue with the consistency of account assignments in the context of Funds Management (FM). This message typically arises during the execution of a transaction that involves budgetary control or fund management, where the system is checking the consistency of account assignments.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Inconsistent Account Assignments: The account assignments in the transaction do not match the expected values or configurations in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Related master data (such as cost centers, internal orders, or funds centers) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Budget Availability: The budget may not be available for the specified account assignments, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Funds Management module, such as incorrect settings for account assignment objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCHAIN013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Account Assignments: Review the