How To Fix RFM_ALIGNMENT058 - PR &1 item &2 and PO &3 item &4 is not a valid alignment combination.

RFM_ALIGNMENT058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_ALIGNMENT -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: PR &1 item &2 and PO &3 item &4 is not a valid alignment combination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT058 - PR &1 item &2 and PO &3 item &4 is not a valid alignment combination. ?

  The SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT058 indicates that there is an issue with the alignment of a Purchase Requisition (PR) item and a Purchase Order (PO) item. Specifically, it means that the combination of the PR item and the PO item is not valid according to the alignment rules set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Mismatch in Item Categories: The item categories of the PR and PO do not match. For example, if the PR item is a service and the PO item is for a material, this could lead to an alignment issue.
  
  
  Different Account Assignment: The account assignment types for the PR and PO items may differ. For instance, if one is assigned to a cost center and the other to a project, this could cause a misalignment.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the PR and PO,