How To Fix PB081 - There are data inconsistencies regarding FM areas in current structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 081

• Message text: There are data inconsistencies regarding FM areas in current structure

What causes this issue?

The account assignment features in this organizational structure are
inconsistent. There are multiple FM areas assigned in this structure
(probably due to indirect assignment via company code or controlling
areas).

How to fix this error?

Please start report 'RHPMINTOMCHECK' to correct the inconsistencies.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB081 - There are data inconsistencies regarding FM areas in current structure ?

  The SAP error message PB081, which states "There are data inconsistencies regarding FM areas in current structure," typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP. This error indicates that there are inconsistencies in the configuration or data related to the FM areas in the current structure of your SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent FM Area Configuration: The FM areas may not be properly defined or may have inconsistencies in their settings.
  Data Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the FM area data in the master records and the configuration settings.
  Changes in Structure: If there have been recent changes to the FM area structure or configuration, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies due to incomplete or incorrect transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check FM Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Funds Management and verify that all FM areas are correctly defined and consistent.
  Use transaction code FMAVC to check the settings for the FM area.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction code FMCA to perform a consistency check on the FM areas. This can help identify any discrepancies in the data.
  Review the master data related to the FM areas to ensure that they are correctly assigned and configured.
  
  
  
  Review Recent Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the FM area structure, review those changes to ensure they were implemented correctly.
  Check the transport logs to see if any issues occurred during the transport of changes.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust FM Areas:
  
  If necessary, you may need to recreate or adjust the FM areas to resolve the inconsistencies.
  Ensure that all related documents and transactions are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMAVC (for FM area settings) and FMCA (for consistency checks).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Funds Management for best practices and guidelines on configuration.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies related to FM areas in your SAP system.