How To Fix FMHIE051 - Error in sequence of account assignment elements

FMHIE051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Error in sequence of account assignment elements

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FMHIE051 - Details

• The SAP error message FMHIE051, which states "Error in sequence of account assignment elements," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and account assignments in SAP's Funds Management (FM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the order or combination of account assignment elements (such as fund, commitment item, functional area, etc.) in a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Sequence of Account Assignment Elements: The account assignment elements may not be in the correct order as defined in the configuration settings.
  Missing Required Elements: Some required account assignment elements may be missing from the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the Funds Management module may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how account assignments are processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting account assignment elements can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Account Assignment Elements: Review the account assignment elements used in the