How To Fix FQ851 - Request &1 &2: Category &3 inconsistent with category &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Request &1 &2: Category &3 inconsistent with category &4

What causes this issue?

The request with lot indicator &V1& (company code &V2&) has request
category &V4&. The transaction used, however, expected request category
&V3&. These two categories are not compatible with one another.
Example:
The "Display recovery order" transaction is not suitable for displaying
payment requests.

System Response

Further processing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check the transaction used and the request with lot indicator &V1&
(company code &V2&).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ851 - Request &1 &2: Category &3 inconsistent with category &4 ?

  The SAP error message FQ851 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the categories of a request in the financial module. This typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or payment requests, where the system expects certain categories to align but finds discrepancies.
  Cause:
  The error message FQ851 is triggered when:
  
  The request (e.g., invoice, payment) has been assigned a category that does not match the expected category for the transaction type.
  There may be a mismatch between the document type and the category defined in the configuration.
  The request might be incorrectly set up in the system, leading to inconsistencies in the categorization.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FQ851 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Request Details:
  
  Review the details of the request (Request &1 &2) to identify the categories involved (Category &3 and Category &4).
  Ensure that the categories assigned to the request are appropriate for the type of transaction being processed.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction SPRO) and check the settings for the relevant financial document types and categories.
  Ensure that the categories are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Request:
  
  If the request has been incorrectly categorized, you may need to adjust the request to align with the expected category.
  This may involve changing the document type or category in the request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the categories and their expected configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review and adjust the requests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to financial documents and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the FQ851 error in SAP.