How To Fix 5C836 - No PF function containing report &1 found for fund &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 836

• Message text: No PF function containing report &1 found for fund &2

What causes this issue?

No PF function for the evaluation of applicants (report <(>&<)>V2
<(>&<)>) has been defined for the fund <(>&<)>V2<(>&<)>.

System Response

The PF universal evaluation for applicants is started without a
variant.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the settings for PF functions are correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C836 - No PF function containing report &1 found for fund &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5C836 indicates that there is no "PF function" (Payment Function) associated with the specified report and fund. This error typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) when trying to execute a payment or financial transaction that requires a specific payment function that has not been defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payment Function: The specified report (&1) does not have an associated payment function for the specified fund (&2).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the payment function may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Fund Assignment: The fund being referenced may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payment function.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Funds Management in SAP.
  Verify that the payment function is correctly defined for the specified report and fund.
  Ensure that the payment function is active and properly linked to the report.
  
  
  
  Review Fund Assignment:
  
  Check if the fund (&2) exists in the system and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the fund is assigned to the appropriate payment function.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like FMX1 (Create Payment Function) or FMX2 (Change Payment Function) to review or create the necessary payment function.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the payment function and the associated report.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring payment functions in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for Funds Management and Payment Functions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 5C836 in your SAP system.