How To Fix FMUP036 - Validity date incorrect or missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMUP - Update in Funds Management

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Validity date incorrect or missing

What causes this issue?

You have activated the customer-specific enhancement for filling the
table FMZUCH and the reassignment connected to it. In this scenario, the
assigned derivation rule must have a validity date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

On the tab page <LS>attributes</> choose <LS>it should be possible to
maintain a validity date for entries</> in your derivation rules.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMUP036 - Validity date incorrect or missing ?

  The SAP error message FMUP036, which states "Validity date incorrect or missing," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is an issue with the validity dates of a budget or commitment item. This error can arise during various transactions, such as budget planning, posting, or when trying to activate a budget.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Dates: The budget or commitment item does not have a defined validity period (start and end dates).
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The validity dates may be set incorrectly, such as the end date being earlier than the start date.
  Fiscal Year Variance: The validity dates may not align with the fiscal year settings in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Funds Management module, particularly related to budget structures or commitment items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Navigate to the relevant budget or commitment item in the system.
  Ensure that both the start and end validity dates are correctly defined and fall within the expected range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the dates are missing or incorrect, update them to reflect the correct validity period.
  Ensure that the end date is not earlier than the start date.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Check the fiscal year settings in the system to ensure that they align with the validity dates of the budget or commitment item.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant if you suspect configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to check and adjust the budget settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on managing budgets and validity dates in the Funds Management module.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMUP036 error in SAP.