How To Fix PSM_S4C_POSTINGS049 - Data in field &1 different to fixed master data value for WBS element &2

PSM_S4C_POSTINGS049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_POSTINGS -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Data in field &1 different to fixed master data value for WBS element &2

Note: &V1& stands for the fields 'Fund', 'Functional area' or 'Grant'

What causes this issue?

The master data value in the field &V1& is not the same as the fixed
master data value for WBS element &V2&. The value &V3& is assigned to
WBS element &V2&<(>,<)> but the value &V4& is used for posting.

System Response

The process is aborted.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the fixed master data value for the WBS element involved or use
identical values for field &V1& in the WBS element &V2& and for posting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS049 - Data in field &1 different to fixed master data value for WBS element &2 ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS049 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the data being posted and the fixed master data value for a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element. This typically occurs in the context of project management and financial accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with project-related postings.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the value being entered in a specific field (denoted as &1 in the error message) does not match the predefined or fixed value associated with the WBS element (denoted as &2). This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect value that does not conform to the expected fixed value for the WBS element.
  Master Data Changes: The fixed master data for the WBS element may have been changed or updated, and the new value is not reflected in the transaction being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the