How To Fix EL117 - Proration in FM &1 is after start of proration interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Proration in FM &1 is after start of proration interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL117 - Proration in FM &1 is after start of proration interval ?

  The SAP error message EL117, which states "Proration in FM &1 is after start of proration interval," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is an issue with the proration settings for a budget or commitment item. This error indicates that the proration date is set to a time that is after the defined start of the proration interval, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Proration Dates: The proration date defined in the system is later than the start date of the proration interval.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the Funds Management settings related to proration.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries for proration dates may have been incorrectly inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Proration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the Funds Management configuration settings in SAP.
  Verify the proration intervals and ensure that the start date is correctly set before the proration date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Proration Dates:
  
  If you have access, adjust the proration date to ensure it falls within the defined proration interval.
  Ensure that the proration date is not set to a future date that exceeds the defined interval.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documents:
  
  Check any related documents or transactions that may have been created with incorrect proration settings.
  Correct any inconsistencies in the related documents.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management and proration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVC (Availability Control) to review and adjust settings.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for proration can typically be found under the Funds Management settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the proration works as expected without generating errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EL117 error and ensure that your proration settings are correctly configured in SAP.