How To Fix FMDPEF006 - Different Vendor in Earmarked Fund &2 line &1 than entered in document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMDPEF - Create Down payment with Earmarked Fund reference

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Different Vendor in Earmarked Fund &2 line &1 than entered in document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMDPEF006 - Different Vendor in Earmarked Fund &2 line &1 than entered in document ?

  The SAP error message FMDPEF006 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the vendor specified in the earmarked fund and the vendor entered in the document. This error typically occurs in the context of public sector accounting or funds management within SAP, where earmarked funds are used to allocate resources for specific purposes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The vendor associated with the earmarked fund does not match the vendor specified in the financial document (e.g., invoice, payment).
  There may be a configuration issue or data inconsistency in the vendor master records or earmarked fund settings.
  The document may have been created with a different vendor than what is expected based on the earmarked fund settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Earmarked Fund Settings:
  
  Navigate to the earmarked fund in question and verify the vendor associated with it. Ensure that it matches the vendor you are trying to use in the document.
  
  
  
  Review Document Entry:
  
  Go back to the document that triggered the error and check the vendor field. Make sure that the vendor entered is the same as the one linked to the earmarked fund.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor master data is correctly maintained. Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the vendor records that might lead to this mismatch.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document:
  
  If the document was created with the wrong vendor, you may need to adjust or recreate the document with the correct vendor that matches the earmarked fund.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for earmarked funds and vendor assignments are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs for any additional information that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FMX1 (Create Earmarked Fund) to review and manage the relevant documents and funds.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to funds management and vendor management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMDPEF006 error in SAP.