How To Fix CMAC_FEE_CALC026 - No dates defined for time limit &1, year &3, session &4 of program &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMAC_FEE_CALC - Messages for Student Accounting

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No dates defined for time limit &1, year &3, session &4 of program &2

What causes this issue?

No dates are defined for time limit &V1& in academic year &V3& and
academic session &V4& of program &V2& .

System Response

The system will ignore program &V2& in time limit &V1& and evaluate the
next time limit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC026 - No dates defined for time limit &1, year &3, session &4 of program &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC026 indicates that there are no dates defined for a specific time limit in a given year and session for a particular program. This error typically arises in the context of fee calculation processes, such as those related to financial transactions, billing, or other fee-related functionalities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the time limit has not been set up in the system. This could mean that the relevant date ranges or periods for the fee calculation have not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries in the relevant tables that manage time limits and fee calculations.
  Program or Session Issues: The specific program or session referenced in the error message may not have been properly initialized or may not have the required data associated with it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SAP (usually found in SPRO).
  Look for the configuration related to fee calculation or time limits.
  Ensure that the necessary date ranges and time limits are defined for the year and session mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Define Time Limits:
  
  If the time limits are not defined, you will need to create them. This typically involves specifying the start and end dates for the time limit in question.
  Make sure to save your changes and transport them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., TCMAC_FEE, TCMAC_TIME_LIMIT) to ensure that the data is correctly entered and that there are no missing entries for the specified year and session.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the fee calculation process again to see if the error persists.
  If the error is resolved, ensure to document the changes made for future reference.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to fee calculation and time limits for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE16 (for table display) to investigate and make changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights into the configuration of fee calculations.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on fee calculation processes and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.