How To Fix FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST020 - The posting address &1 violates the PA definition rule

FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST - Customizable Messages for BCS Hierarchy Change

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The posting address &1 violates the PA definition rule

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FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST020 - Details

• The SAP error message FMHIE_CHGCHK_CUST020 indicates that there is an issue with the posting address in the context of a Funds Management (FM) transaction. Specifically, the error states that the posting address violates the PA (Profitability Analysis) definition rule. This typically occurs when the system checks the consistency of the data being posted against the defined rules for Profitability Analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Address: The posting address (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.) may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  PA Definition Rules: The posting address may not comply with the Profitability Analysis definition rules set up in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect configuration in the PA settings.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the posting address, such as missing assignments or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the