How To Fix FMFG_RECON_E003 - Only one field can be designated for each breakdown level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_RECON_E - Reconciliation Tool message class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Only one field can be designated for each breakdown level

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to select two different fields as the default for a
breakdown level. You can only choose one field each for first and
second level breakdown defaults.

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?

Restrict your selection to one field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_RECON_E003 - Only one field can be designated for each breakdown level ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_RECON_E003 ("Only one field can be designated for each breakdown level") typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Funds Management (FM) when you are trying to configure or use a breakdown structure that has conflicting settings. This error indicates that you are attempting to assign more than one field to a specific breakdown level, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: You may have inadvertently assigned multiple fields to the same breakdown level in your configuration settings.
  Configuration Error: There might be a misconfiguration in the breakdown structure settings, where the system expects only one field per level.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry or configuration, the user may have selected multiple fields for a single breakdown level.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the breakdown structure in the SAP system. Check the settings for each breakdown level and ensure that only one field is assigned to each level.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for Funds Management.
  Look for the section related to breakdown structures and verify the assignments.
  
  
  
  Correct Assignments: If you find that multiple fields are assigned to a single breakdown level, correct this by removing the extra assignments and ensuring that only one field is designated for each level.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs. You can do this by trying to execute the transaction or process that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made to the configuration for future reference and to help other users understand the correct setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP provides additional guidance or patches that can help resolve specific issues.
  User Guides: Refer to the SAP documentation or user guides for Funds Management to understand the breakdown structure configuration better.
  Community Forums: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP community forums or support for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMFG_RECON_E003 error and ensure that your breakdown structure is correctly configured.