How To Fix M1086 - FM account assignment differs from document &1 &2

M1086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M1 - Internal RW Documents

• Message number: 086

• Message text: FM account assignment differs from document &1 &2

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M1086 - Details

• The SAP error message M1086, which states "FM account assignment differs from document &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is a mismatch between the account assignment in the document and the account assignment in the Funds Management system. This error can arise during various transactions, such as posting invoices, creating purchase orders, or processing payments.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Account Assignment: The account assignment in the financial document does not match the account assignment in the Funds Management (FM) document. This can happen if the cost center, internal order, or other account assignment elements are not aligned.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the FM settings that lead to discrepancies in how account assignments are processed.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used may not be compatible with the FM account assignment rules.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: