How To Fix FMCU043 - Activation of account assignment elements is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Activation of account assignment elements is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The status of the account assignment elements defined in budgeting
should observe the following rules if Grants Management and integration
with Funds Management are both activated:
- Funds should be activated and set to "Mandatory"
- Grants should be activated for Funds Management. The status in
budgeting should be similar to the posting customizing:
,,- Mandatory, if blank value is not allowed for posting (since at
least BCS was activated)
,,- Optional, if blank value is allowed for posting (or was allowed
when BCS was activated).

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?

Correct the status of account assignment elements according to the
rules specified.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCU043 - Activation of account assignment elements is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message FMCU043, which states "Activation of account assignment elements is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is an inconsistency in the configuration of account assignment elements. This can happen during the activation of certain account assignment elements, such as cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The account assignment elements may not be properly configured or activated in the system. This can happen if there are missing or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the account assignment elements may not be created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate or modify the account assignment elements.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration changes were transported from a development environment to a production environment, there may be inconsistencies due to missing transport requests or incomplete transports.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the account assignment elements in the relevant modules (FI/CO). Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined and activated.
  
  For example, check the settings in transaction codes like OKEQ (for controlling area settings) or OX15 (for profit center settings).
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all required master data (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, profit centers) is created and activated. You can check this in the respective master data transactions (e.g., KS01 for cost centers).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the activation. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary transport requests were successfully imported and that there are no missing objects. You can use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to check transport logs.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KO01: Create Internal Order
  KE51: Create Profit Center
  OKB9: Activate account assignment elements
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on account assignment elements and their configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMCU043 error message in your SAP system.