How To Fix HRFPM018 - The ABAP dictionary structure for the additional parameter does not exist

HRFPM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The ABAP dictionary structure for the additional parameter does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM018 - The ABAP dictionary structure for the additional parameter does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM018 indicates that there is an issue with the ABAP dictionary structure related to an additional parameter in the context of the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically in the context of the Flexible Personnel Management (FPM) framework. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the required data structure that is expected for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Structure: The most common cause of this error is that the ABAP dictionary structure for the additional parameter has not been created or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the HR FPM settings or in the related infotypes that reference the additional parameter.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the required structures may not have been included or activated properly.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the components of the SAP system, leading to missing