How To Fix H1344 - & & is not assigned to FM area & in the period specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 344

• Message text: & & is not assigned to FM area & in the period specified

What causes this issue?

You tried to use the budget structure element in question to finance
&v1& &v2&. This budget structure element is assigned to FM area &v3&.
However, &v1& &v2& is not assigned to the same FM area in the period
specified.

System Response

&v1& &v2& cannot be financed by this budget structure element.

How to fix this error?

Only use this budget structure element to finance persons and positions
that are assigned to FM area &v3&.

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 H1344 - & & is not assigned to FM area & in the period specified ?

  The SAP error message H1344 indicates that a specific cost center or internal order (represented by & in the message) is not assigned to a Financial Management (FM) area for the specified period. This error typically arises in the context of budget management and financial planning within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The cost center or internal order is not assigned to the relevant FM area in the configuration settings.
  Period Restrictions: The specified period may not be open for posting, or the assignment may not be valid for that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the FM area or the cost center/internal order in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the cost center or internal order is assigned to the correct FM area.
  Use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KO01 (Create Internal Order) to check the assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for posting. You can check this in the period control settings.
  Use transaction code OB52 to review and adjust the posting periods if necessary.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the assignment is missing, you may need to create or update the assignment of the cost center or internal order to the FM area.
  Ensure that all necessary configurations are in place for the FM area, including budget settings and availability control.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01, KS02, KO01, KO02, and OB52.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost centers, internal orders, and FM area assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Management for further assistance.