How To Fix CMAC_FEE_CALC214 - Acad. calendar is already assigned higher-level step of step &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMAC_FEE_CALC - Messages for Student Accounting

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Acad. calendar is already assigned higher-level step of step &1

What causes this issue?

An <LS>academic calendar</>, a <DS:DE.PIQTIMELIMITUP>time limit
sequence</>, as well as a special <DS:DE.CMAC_REF_PROCEDURE>pricing
procedure for refunds</> have already been assigned to the fee
calculation step. You therefore may not define these fields again in
a lower-level sub-step.

System Response

The system will not save this data.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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 CMAC_FEE_CALC214 - Acad. calendar is already assigned higher-level step of step &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC214 indicates that there is an issue with the academic calendar assignment in the context of fee calculation. Specifically, the message states that the academic calendar is already assigned to a higher-level step than the one you are trying to assign it to.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to assign an academic calendar to a step that is lower in the hierarchy than another step that already has the same academic calendar assigned.
  The system enforces a rule that prevents the same academic calendar from being assigned to multiple steps at different levels in the hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Review the current assignments of the academic calendar in the system. Identify which higher-level step already has the academic calendar assigned.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Academic Calendar:
  
  If necessary, reassign the academic calendar to the appropriate step. You may need to remove the assignment from the higher-level step if it is not needed there.
  
  
  
  Adjust Hierarchy:
  
  If the academic calendar needs to be used at multiple levels, consider adjusting the hierarchy or the structure of your steps to accommodate the assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on academic calendar assignments to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact 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 specific transaction codes related to fee calculation and academic calendar management, such as SPRO for configuration or SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings for fee calculation and academic calendar assignments in the SAP system.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to academic calendar assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.