How To Fix FMHIE811 - The combination of BA def.rule and PA def.rule is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 811

• Message text: The combination of BA def.rule and PA def.rule is not allowed

What causes this issue?

It does not make sense to set the budget address (BA) definition rule as
<ZK>All Addresses Except Leafs are Valid Budget Address </>and<ZK> </>
posting address (PA) definition rule as <ZK>Posting Addresses are
Hierarchy-Independent </>at the same time<ZK>.</>

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Change your BA and PA definition rules to produce a different
combination.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMHIE811 - The combination of BA def.rule and PA def.rule is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE811 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the budget availability (BA) definition rule and the posting availability (PA) definition rule in the context of budget management. This error typically arises when the configuration settings for budget control are not compatible with each other.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Rules: The error occurs when the combination of the budget availability control rule and the posting availability control rule is not allowed. This can happen if:
  
  The rules are set up in a way that they contradict each other.
  The configuration settings for the budget and posting availability are not aligned.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for budget control in the SAP system, particularly in the Customizing settings for the Budget Control System (BCS).
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the defined rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Budget Control System > Define Availability Control.
  Review the settings for both the Budget Availability Control (BA) and Posting Availability Control (PA) rules to ensure they are compatible.
  
  
  
  Adjust Rules:
  
  If you find that the rules are indeed incompatible, you may need to adjust one or both of the rules to ensure they can work together.
  Ensure that the rules are correctly assigned to the relevant funds, commitment items, or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making changes, test the transactions that were causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on how to configure availability control rules properly.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 to check the availability control settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring availability control.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to the Budget Control System in SAP to better understand how to configure and troubleshoot these settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMHIE811 error and implement a solution to resolve it.