How To Fix FO236 - Funds subject to cover and funds entitled to cover must be identical

FO236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Funds subject to cover and funds entitled to cover must be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO236 - Funds subject to cover and funds entitled to cover must be identical ?

  The SAP error message FO236 indicates that there is a mismatch between the funds subject to cover and the funds entitled to cover in a financial transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of public sector accounting or funds management within SAP, where proper fund management is crucial for compliance and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the funds being used in a transaction do not match in terms of their characteristics or classifications. Specifically, it means that the funds that are being used to cover a commitment or expenditure (funds subject to cover) are not the same as the funds that are authorized or entitled to cover that expenditure (funds entitled to cover).
  Common Causes:
  
  Incorrect Fund Assignment: The funds assigned to the transaction may not be correctly set up in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the funds management module, leading to