How To Fix FMCA_PSOB174 - Fact type is not time-dependent: unrestricted validity required

FMCA_PSOB174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Fact type is not time-dependent: unrestricted validity required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB174 - Fact type is not time-dependent: unrestricted validity required ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB174 indicates that a fact type in the system is not time-dependent, and therefore, unrestricted validity is required for the data being processed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where time-dependent data is managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fact Type Configuration: The fact type you are trying to use is configured as not time-dependent. This means that it does not allow for changes over time and expects data to be valid for an unrestricted period.
  Data Entry Issues: The data being entered or processed may have time-dependent attributes that conflict with the fact type's configuration.
  Master Data Issues: The master data associated with the fact type may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts when trying to enter or modify records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fact Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fact type in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly