How To Fix KAFM006 - PS Cash Mgt: Acct assgt of invoice &1 and downpayment &2 not identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KAFM - Cash Management Project

• Message number: 006

• Message text: PS Cash Mgt: Acct assgt of invoice &1 and downpayment &2 not identical

What causes this issue?

Updating this down payment clearing creates problems in the component
PS Cash Management, because the account assignment of payment &V2&
varies from invoice &V1&.

System Response

The system transfers the following for the account assignment
RESET N1
The commitment item from the first invoice line
The object (WBS element, ...) from the corresponding down payment item

How to fix this error?

The invoice and the payment should have identical account assignments.
If you are not satisfied with the account assignment made by the
system, you can correct the account assignment by transfering the
payment.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KAFM006 - PS Cash Mgt: Acct assgt of invoice &1 and downpayment &2 not identical ?

  The SAP error message KAFM006 indicates that there is a mismatch between the account assignment of an invoice and its corresponding down payment in the context of Cash Management (PS - Project System). This error typically arises when the system detects that the account assignments (such as cost centers, internal orders, or project codes) for the invoice and the down payment do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Account Assignments: The most common cause is that the invoice and the down payment are assigned to different cost centers, internal orders, or project codes.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to incorrect account assignments.
  Manual Entry Errors: If the invoice or down payment was entered manually, there may have been an error in the account assignment fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignments: Review the account assignments for both the invoice and the down payment. Ensure that they are identical. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the invoice document and checking the account assignment details.
  Doing the same for the down payment document.
  
  
  
  Correct the Mismatches: If you find discrepancies, you will need to correct the account assignments. This may involve:
  
  Changing the account assignment of the invoice to match the down payment.
  Alternatively, if the down payment is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to match the invoice.
  
  
  
  Repost Documents: If necessary, you may need to reverse and repost the documents to ensure that they are correctly aligned.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for account assignments in Cash Management and Project System are correctly configured.
  
  
  Documentation and Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of consistent account assignments when processing invoices and down payments to prevent future occurrences.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the invoice and down payment documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or internal documentation for your organization regarding the handling of invoices and down payments in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KAFM006 error and ensure that your invoice and down payment account assignments are consistent.