How To Fix /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES596 - Fund &1 does not belong to fund range &2 (coverage &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Fund &1 does not belong to fund range &2 (coverage &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES596 - Fund &1 does not belong to fund range &2 (coverage &3) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES596 indicates that there is an issue with the fund assignment in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Fund Management (FM). Specifically, the error states that a particular fund (denoted as &1) does not belong to the specified fund range (denoted as &2) for a given coverage (denoted as &3). 
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fund Assignment: The fund you are trying to use is not included in the defined fund range for the specific coverage area. This could happen if the fund was not properly assigned to the range or if there was a configuration error.
  Configuration Issues: The fund range may not be correctly set up in the system, or the fund may have been created after the fund range was defined.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong fund is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fund Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Fund Management and verify that the fund in question is included in the correct fund range.
  Ensure that the fund range is properly defined and that the fund is assigned to the correct coverage area.
  
  
  
  Review Fund Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of the fund to the relevant budget or project. Make sure that the fund is active and correctly linked to the necessary budget structure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fund Range:
  
  If the fund is valid but not included in the range, you may need to adjust the fund range to include the fund. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Fund Management to understand the specific configuration steps required for fund ranges and coverage.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Fund Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMX1 (Create Fund), FMX2 (Change Fund), or FMX3 (Display Fund) to manage fund configurations.
  Customizing Path: The customizing path for fund management can typically be found under SPRO -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Master Data -> Define Fund Ranges.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs or transaction logs for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.