How To Fix FI_E246 - The PPA calendar ID has not been maintained

FI_E246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 246

• Message text: The PPA calendar ID has not been maintained

What causes this issue?

The Prompt Payment Act (PPA) calendar ID has not been maintained.

System Response

The system uses the US Factory Calendar if the PPA calendar ID has not
been maintained.

How to fix this error?

Use the following link to maintain the PPA calendar ID:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_PSMFG_PPA_CALID>Maintain PPA Calendar ID</>

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI_E246 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E246 indicates that the PPA (Planned Profitability Analysis) calendar ID has not been maintained in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a valid PPA calendar, but the necessary configuration has not been completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The PPA calendar ID has not been set up in the system. This can happen if the configuration for the Profitability Analysis module has not been fully completed.
  Incorrect Settings: The calendar ID may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the PPA calendar settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain PPA Calendar ID:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Basic Settings >