How To Fix GM898 - Value in period &: & not equal to value from period &: &

GM898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Value in period &: & not equal to value from period &: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM898 - Value in period &: & not equal to value from period &: & ?

  The SAP error message GM898 typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the General Ledger (GL) and the Funds Management (FM) module. This error indicates a discrepancy between the budget values for different periods, which can prevent transactions from being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GM898 arises when there is a mismatch between the budget values for two different periods. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Budgeting Entries: If budget entries were incorrectly posted or modified, it could lead to inconsistencies between periods.
  Changes in Budget: If the budget was changed after transactions were posted, it might not reflect the correct values for the periods in question.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, it could lead to inconsistencies in budget values.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments to budget values without proper documentation or checks can lead to