How To Fix PSM_S4C_POSTINGS050 - Value in field &1 differs to fixed master data value for cost center &2

PSM_S4C_POSTINGS050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_POSTINGS -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Value in field &1 differs to fixed master data value for cost center &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 cost center &V2&. The value &V3& is assigned to
cost center &V2&, but 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 cost center involved or use
identical values for field &V1& in the cost center &V2& and for posting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS050 - Value in field &1 differs to fixed master data value for cost center &2 ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS050 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the value being posted in a transaction and the fixed master data value for a specific cost center. This typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or when dealing with cost accounting in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the value being entered in a transaction (such as a posting or a journal entry) for a specific field (denoted as &1 in the error message) does not match the predefined or fixed value associated with the cost center (&2). This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect value that does not align with the master data.
  Master Data Changes: The fixed master data for the cost center may have been updated or changed, and the transaction is still referencing the old value.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in