How To Fix FMDPEF007 - Vendor reconciliation account &1 account was changed to &2 (see longtext)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Vendor reconciliation account &1 account was changed to &2 (see longtext)

What causes this issue?

During document processing the Vendor reconciliation G/L account &V1&
was overwritten with account &V2&. This is not allowed for down
payments.
The most likely cause for this problem is the account assignment
transfer customizing for earmarked funds. In this customizing the G/L
account should not be transfered in rules assigned to activity
"Reduction from down payment" (AZBU) and "Reduction from Down Payment
request" (AZAF).

System Response

The document is not posted

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Change the customizing in IMG activities
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_OFMR3>Define Rules for Account Assignment Transfers</>
and <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_OFMR5>Assign Rules</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMDPEF007 - Vendor reconciliation account &1 account was changed to &2 (see longtext) ?

  The SAP error message FMDPEF007 indicates that there has been a change in the reconciliation account for a vendor. This message typically arises in the context of financial accounting and vendor management within the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Change in Vendor Master Data: The reconciliation account for a vendor may have been changed in the vendor master data. This can happen due to updates made by users or during data migration processes.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings related to the financial accounting module or vendor accounts can also lead to this error.
  Posting Issues: If there are open items or postings that reference the old reconciliation account, the system may throw this error when trying to process transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data: Check the vendor master data to confirm the current reconciliation account. Ensure that the changes made are intentional and correct.
  
  Transaction Code: XK03 (Display Vendor) or FK03 (Display Vendor (Accounting)).
  
  
  
  Check Open Items: Investigate if there are any open items or transactions that are still linked to the old reconciliation account. If so, you may need to clear or reassign these items.
  
  Transaction Code: FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to view open items.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the change was made in the configuration settings, ensure that the new reconciliation account is correctly set up and that it aligns with your financial reporting requirements.
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using the transaction code SE91 to view the message class and long text associated with the error.
  
  
  Repost Transactions: If necessary, you may need to repost transactions to the new reconciliation account if they were incorrectly posted to the old account.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate authorizations to modify vendor master data and reconciliation accounts.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: FMDPEF (Financial Management - Public Sector)
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for vendor management and financial postings, such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), and FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on vendor reconciliation accounts and their implications in financial reporting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.