How To Fix PM281 - Level &1 is not part of the cash management position (source symbol &2)

PM281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Level &1 is not part of the cash management position (source symbol &2)

What causes this issue?

The cash forecast level &V1& does not belong to the cash management
position and therefore cannot be used for G/L accounts or G/L account
line items, only for customers and vendors.
(The levels are defined in the view V_T036 and assigned to a source
symbol there. This source symbol is assigned to the cash management
position or to the liquidity forecast in the view V_T039).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM281 - Level &1 is not part of the cash management position (source symbol &2) ?

  The SAP error message PM281, which states "Level &1 is not part of the cash management position (source symbol &2)," typically occurs in the context of cash management and financial planning within SAP. This error indicates that the specified level (represented by &1) is not recognized as part of the cash management position associated with the given source symbol (represented by &2).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The cash management position may not be properly configured to include the specified level. This could be due to missing settings in the cash management configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect mappings between levels and source symbols.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified level or source symbol.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to cash management may not be correctly set up, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the cash management