How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD311 - Cost center already assigned for this functional area between &1 and &2.

PSM_S4C_FM_MD311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Cost center already assigned for this functional area between &1 and &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD311 - Cost center already assigned for this functional area between &1 and &2. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD311 indicates that a cost center is already assigned to a functional area for a specific period, which is causing a conflict when trying to make a new assignment. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Fund Management (FM) modules in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to assign a cost center to a functional area that is already assigned for the specified period (between &1 and &2).
  There may be an attempt to change or reassign a cost center that conflicts with existing assignments in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Cost Centers: Actual/Plan Line Items) to review the existing assignments of the cost center to the functional area.
  Verify the period specified in the error message to see if the cost center is