How To Fix FQM004 - &2 is not valid for &1

FQM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQM - Financial Quantity Management Message Class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &2 is not valid for &1

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FQM004 - Details

• The SAP error message FQM004 typically indicates that there is an issue with the validity of a certain value in the context of financial transactions or master data. The message format usually looks like this: "FQM004 &2 is not valid for &1", where &1 and &2 are placeholders for specific data elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Account Assignment: The error often arises when an account assignment (like a cost center, internal order, or profit center) is not valid for the specified transaction type or document.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the account or the assignment object may not be set up correctly or may be inactive.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that restrict the use of certain accounts or assignments under specific conditions.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not allow the specified account assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Assignment: Verify that the account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal